City of La Salle Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee met July 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Bacidore, Aldermen Ptak, Reynolds, Herndon, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane Excused Absence: NONE
Others Present: Deputy Clerk Brent Bader, Alderman Demes, Supt. of Public Works Patrick Watson, Treasurer Virginia Kochanowski, Finance Director John Duncan, Economic Development Director Leah Inman, City Attorney Jim McPhederan (arrived at 6:15 p.m.) A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Crane to approve and place on file the minutes of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee for June 14, 2021.
Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
Alderman Lavieri began the discussion in regards to the “No Parking Sign” on the 1600 Block on Campbell and he mentioned that the street is not very wide and it measures 24’x8’. Alderman Demes had numerous conversations with past city councils in regards to this location and the no parking signs due to school parking issues. This current situation is the one working solution that has worked for the past 12 years for the residents in the area. Alderman Lavieri spoke with Supt. DeBernardi and he mentioned a school expansion will be happening next year and school traffic will be changing again.
Alderman Lavieri felt that a sign change was probably not necessary because Chief Smudzinski approved not ticketing on the west side due to an event that was happening last weekend on the 1600 block of Campbell.
Alderman Ptak wanted to remind the committee that this was an issue 12 years ago and the council resolved it at the time and there has not been a complaint since. He agrees with Alderman Demes and questions if it is worth it to change an ordinance that has been working for the last 12 years.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to deny the request to change the “No Parking” signs on the west side of the 1600 Block of Campbell to be only in effect during school hours.
AYE: Alderman Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane, Chairman Bacidore
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve a request for a handicapped parking space at the northeast corner of First and Hennepin Streets.
AYE: Alderman Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane, Chairman Bacidore
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0
Moved by Alderman Jeppson to approve a request for a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign for two car lengths at the northwest corner of Gooding and Ninth Street on the Ninth Street side. No second. Motion denied.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Herndon to paint the curb yellow from the south and east corner of the fence back to the corner of Gooding and Ninth on the Ninth Street Side.
AYE: Alderman Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane, Chairman Bacidore
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the request to remove the southernmost speed bump closest to 11th in the alley north of 11th Street and East of Marquette Street, adjacent to Lincoln Jr. High School’s west side.
AYE: Alderman Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane, Chairman Bacidore
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0
There were no more questions or comments from the public.
Chairman Bacidore adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2021-07/7-12-2021_2.pdf
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