On the Agenda: Village Council Meeting (2/7)

The will hold its council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers inside . Highlights from the meeting's proposed agenda:

•On the consent agenda, the council will likely approve a resolution extending an license agreement with Sprintcom, Inc. concerning an antenna on village property at 1037 Summit. Approving the agreement will result in the village collecting $4,000 a month until 2020, starting in November of 2013.

•On the active agenda, the council will vote on an ordinance to approve publication of the DG 2012 zoning map.

•In first read, the council will be introduced to the issue of a possible new Walgreens location at 63rd and Woodward avenue, which requires rezoning and annexing several properties. The Plan Commission recently recommended denying Walgreen's request.

•The Manager's Report will highlight the status of various projects. Part of the report reads:

Lacey Creek (Sub G) Stormwater Improvements - 35th St between Saratoga and Venard

35th Street Storm Sewer Improvements

Consultant currently addressing Village comments for 50% plans. 90% plans expected in February.

Hickory Court Ditch

Consultant currently working on 50% plans.

Stormwater Report

Consultant has completed a draft report (%90) for 35th Street improvements, Hickory Court Ditch improvements, and for all future recommended storm sewer improvements. The report will be finalized after design of the 35th Street improvements and Hickory Court ditch improvements are complete.

Wisconsin and Janes Stormwater Improvements

Final design proposals were received February 2, 2012. Village Staff plans to present a recommendation for award at a March Council Meeting.

75th St Street Light Removal

Awarded Amount: $17,100.00 Contract Completion Date: March 1, 2012 Percentage Complete: 0% The preconstruction meeting will be held on February 3rd and the project should start in the next two weeks. The County plans to start construction on the 75th Street Widening Project in March.

Valley View Estates Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement

The project is scheduled to be advertised for bid on Monday February 6th, with a bid opening date of February 21st. The project is planned to be awarded in March with construction to begin the first week of April.

Knottingham Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement

A second neighborhood meeting was held on January 31, 2012. It was attended by approximately 35 residents. Village staff presented the design plans and discussed various aspects of the proposed construction, including phases and access. As a result of input received at the first neighborhood meeting, where a small group of residents voiced concern with speeding within the subdivision, Village Staff conducted a speed study in the fall of 2011. Based on the results of this study, and input from residents, traffic calming in the form of pavement narrowing has been incorporated into the plans at three locations throughout the subdivision. At the meeting on the 31st, a small group of residents voiced the opinion that the traffic calming measures would not be sufficient. The overwhelming sentiment received from those in attendance, however, as well as those who commented via email and verbally, was that the proposed traffic calming measures are appropriate, and that more aggressive measures, such as speed humps or tables, would not be desirable.

The project is scheduled to be advertised for bid on Monday February 6th, with a bid opening date of February 21st. The project is planned to be awarded in March with construction to begin the first week of April.