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Lincoln Heights reviews Metrotransit funds for Shepard Drive repair; ownership, notice and enforcement raised
Summary
Council discussed resolution 2026R-45 to accept Metrotransit (MTF) funds for a Shepard Drive street project; staff said about 85% of the corridor is village-owned, described planned signage and contractor bids, and councilors asked about ownership limits, sheriff coordination and public notice. No vote was taken at the meeting.
A council presentation on May 11 described resolution 2026R-45, which would accept Metrotransit infrastructure funds for a Shepard Drive (also referred to in the packet as Shephard Lane) street improvement project and authorize engineering and bidding for construction.
"2026R-45 is for the acceptance of Metrotransit infrastructure funds or MTF funds uh for the Shephard Lane uh Shepard Drive um street project," a presenter identified as Boris Brown said, noting he had discussed right-of-way details with engineers and that "approximately like 85% of Shepherd Lane, Shepard Drive is ours." He said the project would include additional signage to address heavy semi-truck traffic and that the village will move forward with engineering and soliciting contractor bids.
Council members sought clarity about project limits and enforcement. One councilor asked how far east the work would extend and whether the sheriff’s office would be involved in enforcing truck restrictions during and after construction. Staff said they would coordinate with law enforcement as the project moves forward, that contractors will distribute notice to residents ahead of work and that vehicles not complying with posted restrictions could be towed.
Members also discussed whether R45 should carry an emergency clause. Staff noted R45 had already been routed through committee, which is why the current draft did not include emergency language; the council said it could add emergency language later if members want to enable earlier council action.
Because two members were excused and the meeting did not have a full council, no vote on R45 was taken that night. Councilors asked staff to prepare for a possible special meeting (tentatively Thursday at 5:30 p.m.) to act on pending legislation.
