Residents raise varied concerns: Fire Buddies donation, VFW centennial, bike path designs and drainage at Crystal Towers
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During the citizens-to-be-heard portion, residents and former officials praised a fire department volunteer effort, announced a VFW centennial event, and raised traffic, bike-path and drainage questions tied to a planned Algonquin Road path project.
In the meeting’s communications and public-comment period, several residents and community representatives addressed board members on a range of community topics.
Former Trustee John Korn described a fire-department volunteer effort he called "Fire Buddies," recounting a December surprise visit by Mount Prospect firefighters to a local family whose four-year-old grandson has congenital health issues. Korn said he and his wife will donate seed money to support future Fire Buddies activities. Chief Dolan and the mayor thanked union Local 4119 and firefighters for organizing the outreach.
The VFW Post 1337 announced a centennial gala for April 5 at The Cotillion in Palatine to celebrate 100 years. "We want you to come," the speaker said, and provided a web address, vfw1337.com, for more information.
Crystal Towers HOA members raised questions about a planned Algonquin Road bike path and lighting improvements — a design-phase project the village said will run from the west end of Algonquin Road to Elmhurst Road and will remain in the public right of way. Vanessa De Jesus, representing the Crystal Towers HOA, said concerns include traffic, construction impacts and a creek behind the building that has caused soil movement where residents want to place a fence. Public Works Director Sean Dorsey said the creek channel and the culvert under the driveway are on private property and that the village will work with the condominium association on permitting and options; an HOA representative said the association paid about $80,000 for a prior culvert repair.
Resident Kathleen Balow asked about local transit options to bring South Mount Prospect residents to downtown; the village manager said the village is conducting a transportation needs assessment expected to report findings later.
Board members pledged further engagement with residents on drainage, permits and the bike-path design. Staff said the Algonquin Road improvements are in the design phase and will include sidewalks, a bike path and street lighting within the right of way.