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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met April 14

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

MEMBERS PRESENT: Village President Michael Garvey, Village Clerk Brigid Weber, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

MEMBERS ABSENT:

STAFF PRESENT: Adam Durkin, Michael Kuruvilla, Tim Wiberg, Libby Popovic, Doug Cooper, Lauren Moore, and Deanne Adasiak

ROLL CALL

REGULAR BUSINESS

Discussion on Site Preparation and Demolition at 3717-3723 Grand Blvd

Community Development Director Libby Popovic comments on site preparation at 3717–3723 Grand Boulevard. Staff requested to proceed with the installation of utility services before the 2025 Street Project repaves the area and requested permission to solicit bids for site demolition. The Board reached consensus to move forward with installing utility services and soliciting bids for demolition, including a salvage element and an option to preserve existing trees. Comments and questions were made by President Garvey and Trustees Ketchmark, Cote, Narimatsu, Kaluzny, Gilhooley, and Hendricks.

Discussion of Public Signage for Village-owned Public Parking Lots on 31st St, Maple Ave, and Prairie Ave

Business and Economic Development Coordinator Deanne Adasiak provided background information on proposed parking sign options. Designs and renderings were submitted by Road Safe Systems, presenting two options: one with a white background and another with a blue background. The purpose of the signs is to provide wayfinding for public parking, support local businesses, and promote the use of available parking resources. Staff recommended the option with the blue background. A majority of the Board expressed support for the blue background option. Comments and questions were made by President Garvey and Trustees Ketchmark, Cote, Narimatsu, Kaluzny, Gilhooley, and Hendricks.

Discussion Regarding Parking Ordinance Revisions to Conform with Changed Infrastructure

Deputy Chief Jim Mihalik comments on revisions to existing parking ordinances in several areas of the Village that have been affected by recent construction or other changes. First, the 8900 and 9000 block of Burlington Avenue currently have no parking ordinances in effect. Recent construction has widened the street and added street parking capabilities. Jim Mihalik recommends adopting the parking ordinances of adjacent streets. Second, the 9000 block of Lincoln Ave, that is located next to the new library building, currently has parking ordinances intended for the prior use of the site. Jim Mihalik recommends change in parking ordinances to reflect the new purpose of the area. Thirdly, the 4000 blocks of Ogden and Raymond Avenue have parking signs not backed by ordinances. Jim Mihalik recommends updating the parking ordinances to reflect the signs. Fourthly, the 4000 block of Dubois Ave has two conflicting ordinances. Jim Mihalik recommends removing the no parking ordinance. Lastly, at the intersection of Custer Avenue and 45th Place, the Village of Lyons has installed a stop sign on their side, effectively creating a three-way stop. Jim Mihalik recommended the addition of a stop sign and corresponding ordinances. Comments and questions were made by President Garvey and Trustees Ketchmark, Narimatsu, and Kaluzny.

PUBLIC COMMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss purchase or lease of real property for the village’s use.

Motion to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss purchase or lease of real property for the village’s use at 7:49pm.

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss purchase or lease of real property for the village’s use at 7:49pm.

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to Reconvene Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:56pm

Moved by Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny,

Motion to Reconvene Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:56pm

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:57pm

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:57pm

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

https://brookfieldil.civicweb.net/document/173956/