City of LaSalle Street, Alleys and Traffic Committee met July 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairman Bacidore Called the Meeting to order at 6:07pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Bacidore, Aldermen Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Crane
Excused Absence: Alderman Ptak, Alderman Jeppson
Others Present: Finance Director John Duncan, Alderman Thompson, Economic Development Director Curt Bedei, Director of Public Works Patrick Watson, Fire Chief Jerry Janick, City Treasurer Virginia Kochanowski, City Building Inspector Andy Bacidore
A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Herndon to approve the minutes from July 10, 2023.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Alderman discussed different options to place a “No Outlet” before the railroad tracks on the eastside on First St.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Crane to approve a “No Outlet” sign before the railroad tracks on southside of Union and First Street.
Alderman discussed that speed bumps were discouraged on city streets. Alderman Crane mentioned that a resident in the neighborhood of Washington and Baker stated how the cars do go very fast on Baker. The resident was against speed bumps also but suggested a three-way stop at Washington and Baker Ave.
Finance Director did hand deliver the notifications to the residents in regards to this topic being discussed tonight at the meeting. Only one resident, possibly the same one that Crane spoke with, contacted Duncan and stated the same concerns for the speed bumps, especially with all the Pohars trucks and traffic. This resident was definitely for trying to find a way to slow down traffic. He did also suggest the three-way stop on Baker and Washington.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to deny the request regarding speed bumps on the 900 block of Baker Avenue.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Crane stated that the “Dead End” signs that were placed on Washington St. seem to be working very well for the residents at the end of that block.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Bacidore mentioned to all the aldermen to contact Brian Brown if they want any of their streets in their ward re-striped and Brown will add their suggestions to a work order list.
There were no more questions or comments from the public.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Crane to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Chairman Bacidore adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2023-08/7-24-23_0.pdf
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