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BD-SPC-A & MIN 1995 BD-SPC-A&MIN OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDAS MINUTES 1995 G ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: January 19, 1990 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 - Dale Durfey report on alternatives 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. 31st Street questions - Sue Walters 8. Old business 9. New business ORK BROOK SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, JANUARY 19, 199$' 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 October, 1994 meeting were approved. Village President Karen Bushy was present, along with Trustee Lexi Payovich, and residents Howard Trier, Arlene Birkhahn and- Joe Nestle. Mark Hine and another engineer from Civiltech Engineering were present. 2. Required maintenance: Tom Richardson reported on his conversation with Mike Miranda. At 35th and Midwest Road, curbing is too high to ride over. The village is trying to get permission from the county to resolve this summer. East of Trinity Lakes, there are dips and valleys in the pathway. This will be part of a larger project for completion in 1 9 9 5 , including asphalting this pathway. At the southwest corner of Trinity Lakes, behind 376 Trinity Lane, there is a drainage problem. Will try to resolve. Storm sewer grates in Brook Forest - 50% to be replaced in 1995, 50% in 1996 to make them more bicycle friendly. 400 tons of new screened gravel was spread on the pathways, and some sections were replaced with asphalt. There will be new slurry seal on all asphalt in 1995, and a recommendation has been made that all gravel be converted to asphalt. This will actually save money in the long term. The committee was asked to take a position on the gravel vs. asphalt issue. The committee will decide after resident survey is complete. Route 83 underpass: Pipes are in. Restoration is planned before summer per Dale Durfey: The committee is very pleased with the village's progress in maintenance of pathways. 3. 22nd Street Pathway: According to Jon Sommer, there is still a problem related to easements from NiGas, and there is now a question of property ownership along the side of the tollway. He hopes to resolve these issues so work can proceed this year. 4. York Road: Bruce Kapff reminded the committee that village board action was tabled after public hearing last summer. Co-Chairman Tom Richardson indicated that all options for . t h e pathway have been discussed: safety, connections with of h e r pathway systems, access, etc. The least intrusive alternative has been determined to be coming south from 31st Street to Robin Hood Ranch, on the west side of York Road, and then using the forest preserve pathway. He did acknowledge some safety concern with using a hidden pathway in the forest preserve. Bruce indicated that the county will rebuild the bridge over Salt Creek in 1995. The county will not be repaving or expanding York Road at least for five years. Tom further indicated that the suggested pathway along the west side would only require one easement at 3212 York Road, a home owned by Christ Church. Resident Arlene Birkhahn in attendance at the meeting objected to the pathway going in front of her house even though the planned pathway does not cross her property. She contended that there would be a safety problem when she backs out of her driveway. Mark Hine, engineer, said that we need to get design approval from IDOT if we ever want to proceed. Tom Richardson made the point that the safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic should be the first priority. Tom pointed out that the pathway also needs to link up with Canterberry Lane so that it can be part of the regional pathway going across the Tollway. This is also part of the funding mandate. The lot next to Arlene Birkhahn's house: 3306 York Road is for sale. If the owner of this lot were to give up an easement, the pathway could go into the forest preserve north of Arlene's home. No one felt this was a likely prospect. The property is held by South Holland Trust & Savings Bank, trust 9370, Tax ID 06-36-103-006, at 2 Mid America Plaza, Oak Brook Terrace, 60181 . Another alternative suggested was to have the pathway go west to the forest preserve trail at the south end of the property owned by Christ Church, approximately 800 to 900 feet south of 31st Street. Any of the plans would require an easement from the church. There was a motion to recommend that the pathway be built on the west side of York Road down to Robin Hood Ranch, with a crossing at Canterberry Lane. The motion was seconded and discussed at length. It was obvious that resident Birkhahn was not happy with the prospect of the pathway going in front of her house under. any conditions. Trustee Lexi Payovich proposed that the alternative of going west into the forest preserve, through the south edge of the church's property (3 212 York Road) should be considered. The motion was tabled pending further consideration of this other option. Mark Hine suggested that Bruce take the matter before the Mayors and Managers, that Mark and Dale Durfey take the issue to IDOT, and that the property owner (Christ Church) be approached. A new motion was made to pursue the possibility of having the pathway go south from 31 st street to the south boundary of the church property (3212 York Road), then to go west into the forest preserve, and following the forest preserve pathway south to Graue Mill. The motion was amended to include going far enough south to reach Canteberry Lane on the other side of York Road. If obtaining an easement and building the pathway through 3212, does not prove feasible, the committee will recommend that the pathway proceed all the way from 31 st Street to Robin Hood Ranch. This motion was seconded and carried. It was suggested that committee member Heidi Huezenga approach the chruch since she is a member there. It was decided to get advice from Mayors and Managers and IDOT first before approaching the church. Mark indicated that flags would be placed at the points that the proposed pathway would cross Birkhahn's driveway, and the south end of the chruch property so that committee members can observe for themselves. After exploration of these possibilities, the matter will be considered at the committee's February meeting. 5. 31st Street: Sue Walters questioned what action was being planned for 31st Street. It is understood that there are no plans for 31st Street until widening is planned for 1997. 6. Harger/York Road bridges: Bruce Kapff reported that the project funding of $1 .1 million, with the village's share: 25% or $278,000 has been approved. Phase I engineering has been approved, with construction planned over a four year period. 9. 31st Street across Route 83: Bruce reporting that funding of $400,000 with village participation of 20% has been approved. Currently plans are being reviewed with Civiltech Engineering. 10. Regional Trail: $156,000 has been approved including crossing Roosevelt along Salt Creek, Timber Edge Drive, and York Road sectors. 11. The committee recognized the tremendous contributions of Bruce Kapff in obtaining funding for these projects. 12. It was suggested that McDonalds consider further pathways as part of their new building plans. 13. Discussion of Spring Road pathway was postponed to a future meeting. Steve McShane Secretary ORK BROOK SRFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, JANUARY 19, 1995 - MODIFIED 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 October, 1994 meeting were approved. .Village President Karen Bushy was present, along with Trustee Lexi Payovich, and residents Howard Trier, Arlene Birkhahn and Joe Nestle. Mark Hine and another engineer from Civiltech Engineering were present. 2. Required maintenance: Tom Richardson reported on his conversation with Mike Miranda. At 31st and Midwest Road, curbing is too high to ride over. The village is trying to get permission from the county to resolve this summer. 31st Street East of Midwest Road, there are dips and valleys in the pathway. This will be part of a larger project for completion in 1995, including asphalting this pathway. At the southwest corner of Trinity Lakes, behind 376 Trinity Lane, there is a drainage problem. Will try to resolve. Storm sewer grates in Brook Forest - 50% to be replaced, throughout the village in 1995, 50% in 1996 to make them more bicycle friendly. 1 400 tons of new screened gravel was spread on the pathways, and some sections were replaced with asphalt. There will be new slurry seal on all asphalt in 1995, and a recommendation has been made that all gravel be converted to asphalt. This will actually save money in the long term. The committee was asked to take a position on the gravel vs. asphalt issue. The committee will decide after resident survey is complete. Route 83 underpass: Pipes are in. Restoration is planned before summer per Dale Durfey. The committee is very pleased with the village's progress in maintenance of pathways. 3. 22nd Street Pathway: According to Jon Sommer, there is still a problem related to easements from NiGas, and there is now a question of property ownership along the side of the tollway. He hopes to resolve these issues so work can proceed this year. 4. York Road: Bruce Kapff reminded the committee that'village board action was tabled after public hearing last summer. Co-Chairman Tom Richardson indicated that all options fQr the pathway have been discussed: safety, connections with other pathway systems, access, etc. The least intrusive alternative has been determined to be coming south from 31st Street to Robin Hood Ranch, on the west side of York Road, and then using the forest preserve pathway. He did acknowledge some safety concern with using a hidden pathway in the forest preserve. Bruce indicated that the county will rebuild the bridge over Salt Creek in 1995. The county will not be repaving or expanding York Road at least for five years. Tom further indicated that the suggested pathway along the west side would only require one easement at 3212 York Road, a home owned by Christ Church. Resident Arlene Birkhahn in attendance at the meeting objected to the pathway going in front of her house even though the planned pathway does not cross her property. She contended that there would be a safety problem when she backs out of her driveway. 2 Mark Hine, engineer, said that we need to get design approval from IDOT if we ever want to proceed. Tom Richardson made the point that the safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic should be the first priority. Tom pointed out that the pathway also needs to link up with Canterberry Lane so that it can be part of the regional pathway going under the Tollway. This is also part of the funding mandate. The lot next to Arlene Birkhahn's house: 3306 York Road is for sale. If the owner of this lot were to give up an easement, the pathway could go into the forest preserve north of Arlene's home. No one felt this was a likely prospect. The property is held by South Holland Trust & Savings Bank, trust 9370, Tax ID 06-36-103-006, at 2 Mid America Plaza, Oak Brook Terrace, 60181. Another alternative suggested was to have the pathway go west to the forest preserve trail at the south end of the property owned by Christ Church, approximately 800 to 900 feet south of 31st Street. Any of the plans would require an easement from the church. There was a motion to recommend that the pathway be built .on the west side of York Road down to Robin Hood Ranch, with a crossing at Canterberry Lane. The motion was seconded and discussed at length. It was obvious that resident Birkhahn was not happy with the prospect of the pathway going in front of her house under any conditions. Trustee Lexi Payovich proposed that the alternative of going west into the forest preserve, through the south edge of the church's property (3212 York Road) should be considered. The motion was tabled pending further consideration of this other option. Mark Hine suggested that Bruce take the matter before the Mayors and Managers, that Mark and Dale Durfey take the issue to IDOT, and that the property owner (Christ Church) be approached. A new motion was made to pursue the possibility of having the pathway go south from 31st street to the south boundary of the church property (3212 York Road), then to go west into the forest preserve, and following the forest preserve pathway south to Graue Mill. The motion was amended to include going far enough south to reach Canteberry Lane on the other side of York Road. If obtaining an easement and building the pathway through 3212, does not prove feasible, the committee will recommend that the pathway proceed all the way from 31st Street to Robin Hood Ranch. This motion was seconded and carried. It was suggested that committee member 3 Heidi Huezenga approach the chruch since she is a member there. It was decided to get advice from Mayors and Managers and IDOT first before approaching the church. Mark indicated that flags would be placed at the points that the proposed pathway would cross Birkhahn's driveway, and the south end of the chruch property so that committee members can observe for themselves. After exploration of these possibilities, the matter will be considered at the committee's February meeting. 5. 31st Street: Sue Walters questioned what action was being planned for 31st Street. It is understood that there are no plans for 31st Street until widening is planned for 1997. 6. Harger/York Road bridges: Bruce Kapff reported that the project funding of $1 .1 million, with the village's share: 25% or $278,000 has been approved. Phase I engineering has been approved, with construction planned over a four year period. 7. 31st Street bridge across Route 83: Bruce reporting that funding of $400,000 with village participation of 20% has been approved. Currently plans are being reviewed with C1viltech Engineering. 8. Regional Trail: Engineering money has been approved including crossing Roosevelt along Salt Creek, Timber Edge Drive, and York Road sectors. 9. The committee recognized the tremendous contributions of Bruce Kapff in obtaining funding for these projects. 10. It was suggested that McDonalds consider further pathways as part of their new building plans. 11. Discussion of Spring Road pathway was postponed to a future meeting. Steve McShane Secretary 4 ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: February 16, 1 99 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. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road - Consideration of alternatives C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 4. Resident Survey 5. Old business 6. New business r ` V01 ORK BROOK SRFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Notes: The February meeting was canceled for lack of a quarum. The March meeting date has been changed to Wednesday, the 15th to avoid conflict with the Civic Association candidate's night Date: Wednesday, March 15, 1995 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. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road - Consideration of alternatives C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E Regional Trail 4. Resident Survey 5. Old business 6. New business ORK BROOK SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, MARCH 15, 1995 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 Tom Suhs, Oak Brook Park District *Present 1 . Minutes of the January, 1995 meeting were modified, and then approved. Modified minutes will be sent to Margaret Rimbo at the village office. 2. 22nd Street Pathway: No representative of the Park District was present. Cathy Giangrasse will contact Tom Suhs at the Park District to request his report at the next meeting. 4. York Road: A letter from Bruce Kapff was received by the committee, indicating that the DuPage County Highway Department, the Forest Preserve District, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, and the Illinois Department of Transportation all have indicated that possible re-routing of the pathway partly through the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve would probably be workable. He indicated that it is now appropriate for us to contact Christ Church to determine their willingness to grant easements on this project. Heidi Huizenga had agreed to contact the church regarding easements. Ana Sisson and Connie Craig agreed to join her on this committee. There was clarification regarding the stakes placed on the Birkhahn property. The blue stake closest to the Birkhahn house represents the existing right-of-way line (the path would not be constructed near this stake). The second blue stake, furthest from the house, 1 represents the closest the path would come to the house. The path would be constructed on the road side of this second stake. It was noted that the church has now acquired the next lot south of their existing property. There was a new motion passed to request that the easement be placed at the furthest south limit of the church property, including the property they may be acquiring. 5. 31st Street Bridge over Route 83: While there was no official report from the village, it is understood that the project will be designed this summer, and built next year. 6. Harger/York Road bridges: According to Tom Richardson, the second revision of Civiltech has now been sent to IDOT for approval. 7. Regional Trail: Engineering money has been approved. A grant proposal is now being submitted for the pathway itself. 8. Spring Road: It was proposed that when the road is reconstructed next year, that pathways be considered. 9. Questionnaire will be ready at the next meeting. 10. Connie Craig suggested that bicycle racks be place at Oakbrook Center. John Hartmann volunteered to discuss the matter with the management of the Center. Connie also suggested racks at the Post Office and other strategic locations. She also suggested that the committee consider safety issues, and sign improvements. 11 . David H. Fichter wrote a letter to the editor of the Doings suggesting that consideration should be given to an underground pathway under 31st Street when 31st Street is widened. There was a motion that Steve McShane write a letter on behalf of the committee, commending him on the idea. 12. Future meetings: Should we consider going to Wednesdays? All committee members should bring calendars to the next meeting so we can agree on future meeting dates. The next meeting is Thursday April 20, and then Thursday May 18. Steve McShane, Secretary 2 OAK BROOK SHFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, April 20, 1995 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. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road - Consideration of alternatives C. 31 st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 4. Resident Survey 5. Old business 6. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. ,��� fty -• i ORK BROOK SAFETY PRTNWRY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, APRIL 20, 1995 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 Tom Suhs* Oak Brook Park District *Present 1. Minutes of the March 15, 1995 meeting were approved. 2. 22nd Street Pathway: Tom Suhs from the Park District was not able to report on the project. Will provide details for'next meeting. 3. York Road: There was a meeting with Christ Church, and they were supportive of providing an easement for a pathway. They would like a trail, but are concerned with Sunday traffic. Hank Bronson from Trinity Lakes, who is a member of the Christ Church board of trustees was present at the meeting. The church would like to add an entrance/exit to the west end of the parking lot on 31st Street, possibly with a light with a push button for crossing at Lincoln. While it was generally felt that the addition of a light is not a likely possibility, it will be suggested to the village. The church has purchased two lots south of the church, including one non-contiguous with the others. Tom Richardson stressed that there must be a continuous pathway, and that it must link up the regional trail. " 1 Two alternatives were discussed: 1 .) A pathway going south from 31st Street, along the west side of York Road as originally planned, going down to the south end of the church's furthest south lot, and then crossing to the west until it meets the Forest Preserve trail, and 2.) A pathway going west from York Road, along the south side of 31 st Street to the end of the church property, and then going south along the west border of the church property until it meets the Forest Preserve trail. This option would be enhanced if it were possible to put a crossing light at Lincoln as desired by the church. The 31st Street option is considered safer, particularly if a No Left Turn sign could prevent people traveling west on 31st Street from turning left into the lot. Both of the options would be acceptable to the committee. Tom Richardson will talk to Dale Durfey and arrange for committee people and Hank Bronson or other church representatives walk the area with Dale to evaluate feasibility of either approach. 4. 31st Street Bridge over Route 83: Tom Richardson reported that Phase I engineering has been approved according to Bruce;Kapff of the village. They are looking to add on a pathway bridge or make a free standing bridge. Engineering will be complete by October, and it could be built by spring of 1996. Resident Wes Pence whose company had designed such bridge additions says that he has= the drawings, but that concrete may be too weak, if drawings are correct. It was noted by Tom Richardson that the pathway will including an approach trail from both the west and the east. S. Harger/York Road bridges: According to Tom Richardson, the second revision of Civiltech has now been sent to IDOT for approval. 6. Regional Trail: No report. 7. Spring Road: It had been suggested at the March meeting that when the road is reconstructed next year, that pathways be considered. We received clarification from the village, that work i•s not planned until 1998. 8. The pathway questionnaire was sent out in March with the village newsletter, although several committee members reported that they did not receive one. Connie Craig summarized that 134 responses were received and that 116 of the respondents reported 2 that they do use the trails. 77 people consider the pathways very important, 33 say important, 14 somewhat important, and 8 say not important. Connie asked the committee representatives from the four quadrants to summarize the results and get the summaries back to her a week before the next meeting. Village president Karen Bushy suggested that the summarized results be presented to the village board. 9. John Hartmann reported on his meeting with the Oakbrook Center management regarding bicycle racks. He will be looking at possible locations with Mike Mrozek, and will discuss possibilities with Officer Nugent from the police department for safety considerations. 10. Future meetings: While no determination was made, it was suggested that we consider going to the 2nd or 4th Thursday so as not to conflict with other village meetings. For now, the next meeting is Thursday May 18, as originally planned. Steve cShane, Secretary 3 ORK BROOK SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, May 18, 1995 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. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road - Consideration of alternatives C. 31 st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 4. Resident Survey summary 5. Priority review 6. Old business 7. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, MAY 18, 1995 Committee Members: Heidi Huizenga* Tom Richardson John Hartmann* Rosetta Lombardi* 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 Tom Suhs* Oak Brook Park District *Present 1. Minutes of the April 20, 1995 meeting were approved. 2. Rosetta Lombardi was introduced to the group. Rosetta has been appointed by the Park District to replace Cathy Giangrasse who has resigned from the committee. 3. Bruce Kapff presented the report he had presented to the Village President and Board of Trustees dated April 20, 1995. This report details the progress on the major pathway projects. Bruce also passed out his current listing of pathway priorities. Tom Richardson requested that committee members review the priorities and be prepared to discuss them at the next meeting. He suggested that any new priorities be written up using Project •Development sheets. 4. 22nd Street Pathway: Tom Suhs from the Park District will be contacting Dale Durfey for information regarding the possible granting of an easement from NIGas to the village to facilitate the project. 5. York Road: Tom Richardson reviewed correspondence between him and Police Chief Fleming regarding the relative advisability of a pathway along York Road vs. a pathway along the west border of the church property through the woods. The Police Chief had no opinion on the matter. 1 If the pathway is constructed along York Road it was suggested by the committee that a Stop sign be constructed at the entrance of Christ Church. At the committee's January meeting a motion had been carried which called for the committee to pursue the possibility of having the pathway go through the forest preserve rather than along York Road, unless this does not prove feasible. Given a number of problems associated with this approach, a motion was made by Heidi Huizenga as follows: That the pathway be constructed along York Road between 31st Street and Robinhood Ranch, because this route is high, dry, straight, most direct, and with the best visibility for safety and security of pedestrians and bicyclists. After further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. The committee requested that Bruce Kapff approach the Christ Church on the subject. A group of residents was present, and they indicated that the a petition is being circulated in favor of this approach which provides access to Robinhood Ranch residents. 6. Tom Suhs suggested the idea of a classy pathway map, possibly to be funded through the hotel and visitor's bureau. Tom Suhs offered to take on the project. Steve Veich had asked Margaret Rimbo to put together a map. Tom will talk with Margaret. 7. The next meeting will be on June 15. In July, we will shift to the second Thursday of each month, starting on Thursday, July 13. We plan to skip the August meeting. Steve McShane, Secretary 2 ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, June 15, 1995 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Oak Brook Village Hall 1200 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, IL 60521 I. Roll call. 2. Approval of minutes. 3. Priority review 4. Project update: ` A. 22nd Street B. York Road C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 5. Old business 6. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE CORRECTED MINUTES OF MEETING, JUNE 15, 1995 Committee Members: Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson, Co-Chairman John Hartmann* Rosetta Lombardi* Steve McShane* Sue Walters, Co-Chairman Connie Craig* Ana Sisson* 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 May 18, 1995 meeting were approved. 2. Working off a list of previous pathway priorities a s documented in the list prepared by Bruce Kapff, dated February 18, 1994, the following general prioritization was established: 1. York Road 2. York / 22nd Street intersection 3. 22nd Street under tollway. Question: Does it extend all the way to Spring Road on the North side of 22nd? 4. Harger Road over Salt Creek 5. York Road over N. toliway connector 6. York Road over S. toliway connector 7. 31st Street over Route 83 8. Timber Edge from Twin Oaks to Forest Preserve trail 9. Timber Edge from Forest Preserve trail to York Road 10. Connection to regional trail along Salt Creek under Roosevelt Road 11. Wood Glen Lane 12. 31st Street over Salt Creek improvement 13. Midwest / 35th. Very important safety considerations 14. Midwest Road from 31 st Street to 22nd Street 15. 35th from Trinity Lane to St. Paschal Drive 16. St. Paschal Dr. from 35th Street to 31 st Street 17. Spring Road between Adams and Forest Preserve entrance 1 18. Spring Road along old Colby's property 19. South of 1 88 from Route 83 tunnel to 22nd Street If there is any question on the placement of relative priorities, they can be resolved at the July meeting where priorities will again be discussed. 3. 22nd Street Pathway: Tom Suhs from the Park District indicated there are still problems with easements. 4. York Road: There was considerable discussion among residents attending the meeting. Tom Richardson indicated that the committee had voted in the previous meeting to recommend to the village board that the pathway be constructed along the west side of York Road between 31st Street and Robinhood Ranch because of elevation drop, frequent flooding on the Forest Preserve trail, and a feeling that a pathway within the sight of the road was more secure. Resident Jack Rogalik expressed his opinion that village pathways were frequently used by cars, and that the pathway would not be properly maintained by the village, and that dogs are left to roam the pathways without leashes. Resident Matthew Anderson indicated that he felt that the pathway would radically degrade his property value. Resident Arlene Birkhahn indicated that the pathway would be within 22 feet of her garage. Tom Richardson clarified that t h e actual extent of her property was 22 feet from her garage, and that the pathway would not come closer than 32 feet from her garage. Resident Russ Strahan indicated a concern for safety at the proposed termination of the pathway and Robinhood Ranch since cars turn the corner going rather fast without looking out for people or bicycles. Resident Matthew Anderson asked if the committee had requested any engineering studies of the Forest Preserve alternative. Pathway committee member Ana Sisson reported on a survey of all Robinhood Ranch residents which indicated that the majority of adult residents favored a pathway along York Road, rather than the Forest Preserve alternative. At the May committee meeting the following motion had carried: 2 That the pathway be constructed along York Road between 31 st Street and Robinhood Ranch, because this route is high, dry, straight, most direct, and with the best visibility for safety and security of pedestrians and bicyclists. Connie Craig made the following motion: 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. The motion carried. 5. Bicycle racks at Oakbrook Center. John Hartmann will ask the management for their recommendations on the location of racks. 6. Tom Richardson indicated that Tom Doyle from Robinhood Ranch had been appointed by the village to the Pathway Committee. 7. The next meeting will be on July 13. We plan to skip the August meeting. St McShane Secretary 3 June, 1995 ORK BROOK SRFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP LIST (and term expiration) (3 YEAR TERM) VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPOINTMENTS: Northwest Quadrant Mrs. Heidi Huizenga (2-97) 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 Mr. Steve McShane (2-97) Mrs. Ana Sisson (8-95) 3521 Madison Street 10 Robin Hood Ranch 654-0216 655-0504 At Large Member Mr. Thomas Doyle (2-97) 7 Robin Hood Ranch 789-8385 OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS: Southwest Quadrant Northwest Quadrant Mrs. Rosetta Lombardi (2-97) Mrs. Sue Walters (8-95) 110 Saddle Brook Dr. 23 Ivy Lane 325-2354 655-8723 ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, July 13, 1995 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. Review of village resident survey 4. Priority review 5. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E Regional Trail 6. Old business 7. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. c'e; ��i ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, JULY 13, 1995 Committee Members: Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson, Co-Chairman John Hartmann Rosetta Lombardi Steve McShane* Sue Walters, Co-Chairman Connie Craig* Tom Doyle* Ana Sisson* 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. 1 Tom 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 ori 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. ZOA4�--- Steve McShane Secretary 2 OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, September 14, 1995 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. Resident Survey 4. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 5. Bicycle Racks at Oakbrook Center 6. Election of officers 6. Old business 7. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 Committee Members: Heidi Huizenga* Tom Richardson, Co-Chairman John Hartmann* Rosetta Lombardi* Steve McShane Sue Walters, Co-Chairman* Connie Craig Tom Doyle* Ana Sisson* Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook Bruce Kapff* Village of Oak Brook Roy Cripe* Oak Brook Park District Tom Suhs, Oak Brook Park District Mark Hine* Civiltech Engineering *Present 1 . Minutes of the July 13, 1995 meeting were approved. 2. Resident Survey: Connie Craig gave a summary of the survey results. A plan was discussed to distribute the results in some form to the residents via a newsletter. Roy Cripe will investigate getting an accurate village map with all of the existing paths labelled. 3. 22nd Street: Roy Cripe reported that various problems that [DOT has had are being resolved and that bid letting is planned for February of 1996. 4. York Road: Sue Walters reviewed the letters between Tom Richardson and Stephen Veitch. Christ Church has agreed to a path along York Road as long as four conditions are met. (See attached letter). A letter from Arlene Birkhahn was received and a response will be drafted. Mark Hine presented scale drawings of the path in front of Mrs. Birkhahn's house. There are 32 feet between the garage and the nearest position of the path. He stated that the longest car on the market is 19 1/2 feet long and there should be adequate room between the garage and the path. The following motion was brought forth by Heidi Huizenga: 1 °That the pathway be constructed along York Road between 31st Street and Robinhood Ranch, because this route is high, dry, straight, most direct and with the best visibility for safety and security of pedestrians and bicyclists". It was seconded by Sue Walters and unanimously agreed to. Sue Walters will draft a letter to the village about this motion and send it top Tom Richardson for approval, and then will ask Steve McShane to submit it to the village. 5. 31st Street over Route 83: Mark Hine discussed the options that Civiltech gave the village regarding crossing Route 83 at 31st Street, including various types of bridges. 6. Harger and York Road: Nothing new to report. 7. Regional Trail: Nothing new to report. 8. Bike Racks at Oakbrook Center: John Hartmann will call Karen Bushy and let her know that informal contact with the mall management seems to indicate that they are receptive to placing bike racks at various places in the mall. He will ask her for advice as to how we should proceed from here. 9. Election of Officers: The following committee members were nominated and elected: Co-Chairmen: Tom Richardson and Connie Craig. Secretary: Steve McShane. 10. Old Business: Connie Craig asked about the possibility of reducing the curb height at Midwest and 31st Street. Bruce Kapff will investigate. 11 . Report by Bruce Kapff: Stone paths west of Jorie are now all asphalt. A slurry seal coat to preserve the existing asphalt pathways will be done this fall (approximately 34,000 lineal feet). 12. New Business: A notice of Public Forum for the Dupage Bikeways Plan on 9/20/95 was discussed. It was determined that a representative from this committee should attend but no definite volunteer was found. 13. Next Meeting: October 26th at 7:30 PM. Note date change! J 4r�hUt� Acting Secretary 2 . Ir 2 C Mr. Bruce Kapff 1200 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, EL 60521 June 29, 1995 Dear Mr. Kapff On Monday, June 26th, the trustees of Christ Church of Oak Brook discussed and approved a motion to grant the Village of Oak Brook the necessary easement(s)to allow the construction of a bike path paralleling York Road as previously planned. This motion however contained the following four conditions: 1. That the path be black topped along the full length of the church property. 2. That low stop and/or warning signs for bikers be posted on both sides of the church driveway which exits on to York Road. 3. That the path can be constructed to avoid damage to the large tree closest to the intersection at 31 st and York Roads. 4. That the church receive a written agreement from the village which states that the existence of the bike path will not be used as a reason for the future denial of a petition by the church for approval of a new or modified driveway out to York Road. Please convey this information to the Pathway Safety Committee. Thank you for the time you spent with us discussing the various possibilities and showing us the plans. Sincerely, Ig 4/47 Henry Bronson, Trustee ORK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, October 26, 1995 PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! 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. Review of village resident survey 4. Priority review 5. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E Regional Trail 6. Old business 7. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. ORK BROOK SRFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING, OCTOBER 14, 1995 Committee Members: Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson* Co-Chairman John Hartmann* Rosetta Lombardi` Steve McShane* Sue Walters* Connie Craig, Co-Chairman* Tom Doyle Ana Sisson* . Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook Bruce Kapff* Village of Oak Brook Roy Cripe, Oak Brook Park District John Karlovitz* Civiltech Engineering Bill Begrzyn* Civiltech Engineering Wes Pence* resident *Present 1. Minutes of the September 14, 1995 meeting were approved. 2. Resident Survey: Tom Doyle has summarized the survey responses. Bruce Kapff will send a copy to all committee members. The committee will propose that the summary go out in the next village newsletter. After discussion about the alternate uses of the pathway, Steve McShane moved that the committee recommend that all pathways should be asphalt with the exception of the pathway around the Sports Core, which should remain gravel. The motion carried. The Co-chairman of the committee will write a letter to the Village President making that recommendation. The proposed map of the pathway system will be made available in the spring. The committee will plan to make a presentation to the village board as soon as possible, possibly November 14. 3. York Road Pathway: The issue was discussed at the Village Board meeting on October 24. The board requested that Christ Church consider providing an easement across the south edge of their newly acquired property to permit the pathway to run along the south border of the property and back to the forest preserve pathway. If the Village Board decides to follow this route, then the � 1 C�_ dal J'� problem of flooding and a washed out pathway will need to be addressed in some way. 4. 31st Street Pathway: John Karlovitz and Bill Vegrzyn of Civiltech Engineering made a proposal of various alternatives for pathways across Route 83 on the south side of 31st Street, including tunneling under, bridging over at the edge of the bridge, constructing a pathway bridge south of 31st Street, extending the width of the 31st Street bridge, and building a cantilevered extension of the bridge. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Tom Richardson that the committee recommend that a grade crossing structure be utilized, with either a bridge extension or a cantilevered approach, because of cost, height, security and esthetics considerations. Since the cantilevered approach is least costly and because parts can be reused if bridge changes are made later, we suggest that this approach has significant advantages. The motion carried. Tom Richardson will write a letter to Village President Karen Bushy making this recommendation. John Karlovitz indicated that at Trinity Lane, the retaining wall will moved back 10 feet, and they will asphalt all the way to 31st Street. 5. 22nd Street: No report. Bid letting is still planned for February of 1996. 6. Regional Trail: Actions will be delayed for a year according to Bruce Kapff, because of CMAC requirements. 7. Report from Roy Cripe: Since he was unable to attend the meeting he sent the enclosed report. 8. Next Meeting: The November meeting will be canceled. The next scheduled meeting is December 14, 1995. e McShane Secretary 2 OP'K BRp��r Oak, Brook Park District 9 62 Administration Office: (708) 990-4233 -����� Racquet Club: (708) 990-4660 DIS Fax: (708) 990-8379 October 26, 1995 TO: Tom Richardson, Co-Chairman Sue Walters, Co-Chairman FROM: Roy Cripe Oak Brook Park District RE: Safety Pathway Committee Report I am sorry that I am unable to attend tonight's meeting that is due to a meeting schedule conflict. Please accept this written report on Park District Pathway activity that has occurred over the last month. 1. 22ND STREET PATHWAY: There has been no more activity since our September meeting. We still anticipate an IDOT supervised . bid opening to occur in either January or February. 2. PATHWAY MAP: The Park Board eagerly accepted your request to publish an Oak Brook pathway map during its September regular meeting. I will make every effort to submit a draft copy for the Committee's review and comment next month. 3 . PATHWAY RENOVATIONS: Prime Construction, Inc was awarded a contract to complete a rather extensive renovation of hard surface paths located in Central Park, Saddle Brook (South) Park, and Forest Glen Park. The total cost will be $87,110 for removing and replacing approximately 5, 000 linear feet of pathways and seal coating approximately 5, 600 L.F. of pathway. Weather permitting, the work will be complete within 3 weeks although we expect that restoring the grass edge along the paths will wait until spring. 4. OTHER: The Park District has purchase two stencils for marking warning signs on hard surface pathways. The stencils read "Warning - Cross Traffic" and "Warning - Hill Ahead" (the latter is to warn in-line skater traffic) . I would be happy to loan the stencils for Village use if you have the need for this type of signage. 1300 Forest Gate Road - Oak Brook, Illinois - 60521-2151 �� Printed on recycled paper NOVEMBER, 1995 ORK BROOK SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP LIST (and term expiration) (3 YEAR TERM) VILLAGE -OF-.OAK.BROOK_ APPOINTMENTS: Northwest Quadrant Mrs. Heidi Huizenga (2-97) 44 Baybrook Lane 325-5215 Northeast Quadrant Dr. John Hartmann (8-98) Mr. Tom Richardson (8-98) 44 Meadowood Drive 21 Yorkshire Woods 941 -8660 832-3523 Southwest Quadrant Mrs. Connie Craig (8-98) 309 Trinity Lane 9 20-9 640 Southeast Quadrant Mr. Steve McShane (2-97) Mrs. Ana Sisson (8-98) 3521 Madison Street 10 Robin Hood Ranch 654-0216 655-0504 At Large Member Mr. Thomas Doyle (2-97) 7 Robin Hood Ranch 789-8385 OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS: Southwest Quadrant Northwest Quadrant Mrs. Rosetta Lombardi (2-97) Mrs. Sue Walters (8-98) 110 Saddle Brook Dr. 23 Ivy Lane 325-2354 655-8723 ORK BROOK SRFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING Date: Thursday, December 14, 1995 PLEASE NOTE NOVEMBER MEETING IS CANCELED! 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. Review of village resident survey 4. Priority review 5. Project update: A. 22nd Street B. York Road C. 31st Street bridge across Route 83 D. Harger / York Road bridges E. Regional Trail 6. County road curbing at 31st Street and Midwest 7. Old business 8. New business In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of Oak Brook should contact Thomas Hawk, the Village's ADA Coordinator at (708) 990-3000 as soon as possible before the meeting date. i V OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE IviINUTES OF MEETING, DECEMBER 14, 1995 Committee Members Connie Craig,Co-Chairman* Steve McShane Tom Doyle* Tom Richardson,Co-Chairman* John Hartmann* Ana Sisson Heidi Huizenga Sue Walters 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 October 14, 1995 meeting were approved 2. Resident Survey: Results/report were mailed out with the Village Newsletter-Volume 10- December, 1995. This item can now be dropped from our agenda. 3. Priority Review: Tom R.will ask Bruce to update status column on priority list. 4. York Road Pathway: York Road has not yet been brought back to the Village Board. Tom R.sent a letter to Karen Bushy to clarify the reasons the Safety Pathway Committee recommended the route down York Road from 31"St.to RobinHood Ranch(see copy attached). Note was made of the Planning Commission's original plan to have a path on York Road that would easily connect with Hinsdale. This per Tom Doyle,former member of the Plan Commission. 5. 31"Street Pathway: Tom R.wrote a letter to Village President,Karen Bushy,giving our recommendation to cantilever a bridge over Rt. 83 on 31"St.. 6. Harger Rd./York Rd./Regional Trails: No new updates. 7. Old Business: Recommendation to include an update on pathways and grants along with the pathway map to be done in the spring. Add"Map of Pathways"to agenda. Connie will contact Roy Cripe to see what the status of the map is and whether it will be available in the spring. A more detailed map is also needed showing technical data,road widths,elevations,etc.. Computer Assisted Design (CAD)program would help. Tom R.will call Dale Durfey regarding this map. It would be for use by the Village and the Safety Pathway Committee. Two or three locations have been suggested for bike racks at Oak Brook Center. One suggestion was near California Pizza Kitchen. 8. New Business: 1. A letter was received from a resident regarding a safety concern if the pathway connects to Oak Brook Center. 2. A letter was received from Jon Sommer,former Park District Director. 3. A letter was received from a resident regarding the need for a pedestrian button at 22nd and Windsor. Tom R will submit a project recommendation sheet to Mike Meranda. 4. A call was received from resident Howard Trier regarding a suggestion for the Rt. 83 underpass at Jorie Blvd. He suggested that industrial parabolic mirrors might increase safety in the underpass as they would enable bicyclists/pedestrians to see if someone is coming from the other direction. It was recommended to explore the feasibility of this suggestion under both Rt.83 and also under York Road 5. Regarding the Safety Pathway along 35I`St. (Covington Court)-Tom R.will ask Dale Durfey about Covington's commitment to have a path along their subdivision. Tom will also ask Bruce Kapff about the rest of 35th Street. 9. Next Meeting: The January meeting will be canceled The next scheduled meeting is February 8, 1996. Connie Craig for Steve McShane Secretary