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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994FAU SEA MINUTES ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY JANUARY 24, 1994 W�q *V\J /0 MEMBERS PRESENT: KEVIN KELLY, RICH HERSHBERG, HARVEY SAXE, PAUL MARING, WENDY WHISTON, JOE WARS, LAURIE TOTTON, PAUL BEDNAR, DAVID BERKEY, JIM BRANDES MEMBERS ABSENT: LANCE LAGONI,MIKE NOLAND STAFF ABSENT: CLAY PEARSON Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:42 pm. A quorum of ten members was present. A motion was made by Mr. Saxe to approve the minutes from the December meeting which Mr. Kelly read. Seconded by Mr. Hirschberg and was carried 10 to 0. Mr. Kelly lead the discussion of the Villa Street corridor report. There was discussion and several suggestions and revisions were made. A motion was made by Ms. Whiston to approve the report with the revisions made, seconded by Mr. Maring. Motion carried 10 to 0. No discussion or progress was reported on the Dundee Avenue corridor. Mr. Maring led the discussion on the Entryway Signage Contest. We will look at the submissions at the scheduled February meeting. Mr. Kelly reported on the progress of the Elgin Image Awards contest. Budget was discussed and a motion made to approve a $1200.00 amount by Mr. Saxe and seconded by Mr. Brandes, motion carried 10 to 0. Mr. Maring was going to look into possible locations and report back at our scheduled February meeting. Dates looked at were: March 15, 22, and 29, 1994, toiTbe selected at our February meeting. There was no other business or staff report. Mr. Saxe moved and Mr. Berkey seconded a motion for adjournment. Motion carried 10 to 0. Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 9:34 pm. The February regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will be held on February 28, 1994 at 7:30 pm in the City Managers Conference Room located at City Hall 150 Dexter Court. Respectfully f�upmitted �IA MINUTES ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY FEBRUARY 28,1994 WD 0 3�a MEMBERS PRESENT: PAUL BEDNAR, DAVID BERKEY, JIM BRANDES, KEVIN KELLY, LANCE LAGONI, MIKE NOLAND, HARVEY SAXE, LAURIE TOTTON, JOSEPH WARS GWENDOLYN WHISTON MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: RICH CLAY PEARSON NONE PAUL MARING Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm. Secretary Lagoni called the roll and a quorum of ten members was present. A motion was made by Mr Saxe and seconded by Mr Wars to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1994. Motion carried 10 to 0 . Mr Kelly lead the final review of the Villa Street corridor recommendation. Numerous suggestions were made and were incorporated in the next draft. Mr Noland moved and Mr Bednar seconded the motion to approve and submit the report to the City Council.. The motion carried 10 to 0. Mr Kelly lead the commission through a process of elimination on the entries for the Elgin Entryway Signage Contest. The commission selected six entries for further consideration. Mr Lagoni moved that the commission send a letter of support for the CDBG proposal for repair of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall. Motion was seconded by Mr Berkey. Motion carried 10 to 0. (2) Ms Whiston motioned that a similar letter of support for the Gifford Park Association CDBG proposal for renovation of eleven North Liberty Street be sent.Mr Berkey seconded it. Motion carried 10 to 0. SE6"rO O Mr Saxe moved and Mr Berkeygadjournment. Motion carried 10 to 0. Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 10:12 pm. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will be held at 7:30 pm on Monday March 28, 1994 in the City Managers Conference room of the South Tower of City Hall 150 Dexter Street in Elgin. A Special Meeting of the commission will be held on Monday March 7, 1994 at six pm. in the Committee of the Whole room in the North Tower of City Hall Respectfully submitted, Lance Lagoni Secretary #3 f r' MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE �O ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY MARCH 7,1994 n MEMBERS PRESENT: JIM BRANDES, KEVIN KELLY,LANCE LAGONI,PAUL MARING,HARVEY SAXE, LAURIE TOTTON, JOSEPH WARS, GWENDOLYN WHISTON MEMBERS ABSENT: PAUL BEDNAR, DAVID BERKEY, RICH HIRSCHBERG, MIKE NOLAND STAFF PRESENT CLAY PEARSON Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:20 pm. Secretary Lagoni called the roll and a quorum of eight was present. A discussion of the sixty nominees for the 1994 ELGIN IMAGE AWARDS followed. Mr Lagoni moved that the following list of 1994 ELGIN IMAGE AWARD winners be unanimously approved: THE BETHESDA CHURCH OF GOD AND CHRIST THE GAIL BORDEN LIBRARY THE CLEAN UP AND RESTORE ELGIN ORGANIZATION ( C. U. R. E. ) THE ELGIN HISPANIC NETWORK THE ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DR. CLARE OLLAYOS FLADLAND MS. KAREN FOSSIER GROMERS SUPERMARKET MR. ROBERT PLETICHA REVEREND WILLIS A. REED Mr. Maring seconded the motion. The motion carried 8 to 0. It should be noted the written inputs from all four of the absent commission members was also used to determine the winners. Mr Lagoni moved and Mr Saxe seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried 8 to 0. Mr Kelly adjourned the special meeting at 7:05 pm. Respectfully submitted Lance J. Lagoni Secretary y� MINUTES ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY MARCH 28,1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: PAUL BEDNAR, JIM BRANDES, RICH HIRSCHBERG, KEVIN KELLY, LANCE LAGONI, HARVEY SAXE, LAURIE TOTTON, JOSEPH WARS MEMBERS ABSENT: DAVID BERKEY, PAUL MAKING, MIKE NOLAND, GWENDOLYN WHISTON STAFF PRESENT: C. PEARSON GUESTS PRESENT PHILLIP ROBBING; Chairman Kelly cai]ec the meeting to order at 7:45 pm. Secretary Lagoni caller '.:he roil and a quorum of eight was present. A motion was made by Ms. Totton seconded by Mr. Saxe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 1994. Motion carried 8 to 0. A motion was made by Mr. Saxe seconded by Mr. Brandes to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of March 7, 1994. Motion carried 8 to 0. Mr. Kelly distributed a copy of the completed Villa Street Entryway Corridor Report to the commission members and the guest. Discussion of the Dundee Avenue Entry way Corridor and the Signage Contest was deferred by consent of the members present. A detailed discussion of the Image Awards Ceremony plans was held and final preparations for the March 29,1994 program were completed. Mr. Bednar led a discussion of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission Bus Tour planned for Saturday May 14, 1994. Mr. Saxe moved and Mr. Hirschberg seconded a motion to approve the expenditure of $500 for the tour. The tour will focus.u.pon the Spring - Douglas Corridor and will coordinate and support the Historic Preservation Week Activities sponsored by the Gifford Park Association and The Heritage Commission. Motion carried 8 to 0. (2) Clay Pearson gave a brief staff report. The City Manager Rick Helwig starts his duties on Monday April 11,1994. Mr. Saxe moved for adjournment and Mr. Brandes seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 to 0. Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will be held on Monday April 25, 1994 at 7:30 pm in the City Managers Conference Room located in the south tower of City Hall 150 Dexter Court. The Presentation Ceremony for the 1994 Elgin Image Awards will be held at the Lindstrom's Banquet Facility located at 105 South Grove Avenue on Tuesday March 29, 1994 at 6:00pm. Respectfully submitted, L ce La ni Secretary Pro �-0 PRESENT: ABSENT STAFF GUESTS MINUTES OF THE ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY APRIL 25,1994 P. BEDNAR, J. BRANDES, K. KELLY, L. LAGONI, P. MAKING, M. NOLAND,H. SAXE, L.TOTTON, J. WARS, G. WHISTON D. BERKEY, R. HIRSCHBERG PENNY HUGHES OF HUGHES SIGN COMPANY Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm. Secretary Lagoni called the roll and a quorum of eight was present. A motion was made by Mr. Wars seconded by Mr. Saxe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 1994. Motion carried 8 to 0. Mr. Kelly announced that the commission was scheduled to meet with the City Council and discuss the Villa Street Entryway Corridor Report at the council's next committee of the whole meeting. No report from the committee on the Dundee Avenue Entryway Corridor. Mr. Bednar introduced Penny Hughes of Hughes Sign Company who discussed the various aspects of sign design and approximated costs for the proposed finalists in the entryway signage contest. Mr. Saxe moved and Mr. Brandes seconded a motion to select the design by Scott Black as the winner. Motion carried 7 to 3. Mr. Lagoni moved and Mr Maring seconded a motion that all of the rest of the finalists be noted as honorable mention. Motion carried 10 to 0. Mr. Bednar discussed final plans for the Elgin Image Advisory Commission Bus Tour on Saturday May 14, 1994. 6 (2) Mr Pearson gave a brief staff report. Due to a change in policy with regard to meeting places for all boards and commissions; the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will hold future meetings in the City Council conference room. Chairman Kelly and others expressed concern about suitable meeting places if the Council chambers was not available. Mr. Bednar requested that members attend the next City Council meeting to express their thoughts and support to a positive plan for re- opening of Grove Street through the Downtown Mall. Chairman Kelly extended the heartfelt thanks of the commission to Mr. Wars for his two terms of unselfish service. Mr. Wars then thanked the fellow commissioners for their support. He elaborated on the fine job and teamwork of the members and the success which has been achieved as a result of those efforts. Mr. Saxe moved for adjournment and Mr. Wars seconded the motion. Motion carried 10 to 0. Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 9:18 pm. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will be held on Monday May 23, 1994 at 7:30 pm in the City Council conference room in the North Tower of City Hall 150 Dexter Court. Respectfully submitted, Lance Lagoni Secretary I MINUTES OF THE ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY MAY 23,1994 PRESENT: K. KELLY, L. LAGONI, P. MAKING, M. NOLAND ABSENT: P. BEDNAR, D. BERKEY, J. BRANDES, R. HIRSCHBERG, H.SAXE, L. TOTTON, J. WARS, G. WHISTON STAFF: C. PEARSON After waiting a half hour, Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 8 pm. Secretary Lagoni called the roll and a quorum was not present. Chairman Kelly announced that commission member Harvey Saxe was retiring from Ace Hardware and from this commission. He and his wife are moving out of state to be closer to their children. Chairman Kelly stated that he would extended the Elgin Image Advisory Commission's thank you to Mr Saxe for his dedicated work for the Elgin Image Advisory Commission in a letter of appreciation. The commission members in attendance were unanimous in their support of the Chairman's idea. Lacking a quorum, the chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission will be held on Monday June 27, 1994 at 7:30 pm in the City Council conference room in the North Tower of City Hall 150 Dexter Court. Respectfully submitted, Lance Lagoni Secretary b�a MINUTES OF THE ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22 PRESENT: KEVIN KELLY, PAUL MARING, LAURIE TOTTON, PAUL BEDNAR, MIKE NOLAND, GWENDOLYN WHISTON, PAT DIPRIMA, SUE SPENCE ABSENT: RICH HIRSCHBERG, JAMES BRANDES, DAVID BERKEY, STEVEN MOORE STAFF: CLAY PEARSON Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll was called and a quorum of eight was present. Chairman Kelly announced that the committee needed to select a secretary. Mike Noland was nominated by Sue Spence and the motion was seconded by Ms. Totton. Motion carried 8 to 0. Subcommittee Reports presented: Villa Street: 175 letters were sent out to Villa St. residents. Suggestion by chairman that policing of park be increased by residents. Dundee Corridor: project needs to be taken up by a re- maining committee member. Mr. Noland agreed to approach Mr. Lagoni in an effort to acquire what work has been done to date by Mr. Lagoni. Another member will chair the Dundee Corridor subcommittee. Note was made by Mr. Pearson that positive effects have occurred by the submittal of the Villa St. Corri- dor report and the same is likely, given the completion of the Dundee Corridor Report. Ms. Spence and Ms. Whiston volun- teered to help on this project. Entryway Corridor Signs: Further refinements and research has progressed with a common graphic design. Decision remaining for the committee is whether a more vertical or elongated /horizontal sign is pre- ferred. A motion was made by Ms. Whiston and seconded by Mr. Maring that a cupola design be placed atop the sign. The motion passed 8 to 0. A motion to proceed with the vertical (taller) sign was made by Ms. Spence; seconded by Ms. DiPrima. Discussion was held as to possible changes to reflect the true character of Elgin (i.e. an urbane versus rustic image). Also other fea- tures the sign might incorporate such as subtle advertising for current events and activities underway in the city. Motion in favor of vertical rectangle was passed 6 to 2. Suggestion was made by Chairman Kelly that at least two to three different versions in accord with the vertical motif and cupola design to reflect that Elgin offers history and commerce. A suggestion was made that the logo verbiage "Wel- come to Elgin, Established 1835" be incorporated in the over- all design. Recommendation by committee that the design be performed by an Elgin firm. It is anticipated that designs may be submitted by our September meeting. Ms. Spence reported on a research effort to assist the Villa Street mobile home parks, Villa Garden and Old Oaks Estates, to comply with city code. Various items were raised and will be followed up by Ms. Spence. Mr. Pearson asked that the committee review the new Profile Publication produced for the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and to identify the top five attributes most notewor- thy of the pamphlet and to offer suggestions for possible improvement. Also, Mr. Pearson asked the committee to compare the Elgin pamphlet with the flyer compulated by Aurora. The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mike Noland, Secretary MINUTES OF THE ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1994 PRESENT: KEVIN KELLY, PAUL MARING, LAURIE TOTTON, PAT DIPRIMA, GWENDOLYN WHISTON, STEVEN MOORE, JAMES BRANDES ABSENT: RICH HIRSCHBERG, DAVID BERKEY, SUE SPENCE, PAUL BEDNAR, MIKE NOLAND Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Roll was called and a quorum was present. Subcommittee Reports presented: Budget Package: Image Awards: Discussion involved recognizing an out- standing student that goes on to advanced achievement. sug- gested possible theme would be "Education in Elgin ". Pat DiPrima suggested that each nominee be notified by mail. The budget for the Image Awards should total $700. This item will be discussed at a later date. Image Bus Tours: The committee agreed to continue this program for another two years and maintain a budget of $1,500. Discussion followed regarding the purpose of the tours and possible themes. Entryway Signage Dedication: The committee agreed to recognize the winner and award $500 this year. Ms. Whiston will proceed in obtaining the scale drawing. Ms. Whiston will work with Clay in gattirg this item on the Council Agenda. She will also prepare a press release with a timeline of the drawing plans. Visual Inventory: Chairman Kelly reviewed the purpose of visual inventory. Ms. Spence is chairing the Dundee Avenue Corridor. It was agreed that only this one visual inventory would be implemented ($500). There was a suggestion that Clay take a more active role in terms of feedback as liaison be- tween City Council and Commission. This will be discussed with Clay at the November meeting. Elgin Image Advisory Commission Minutes October 26, 1994 Page Two Education Awards /Public School Awards: There was discus- sion regarding that type of award /recognition which should be awarded. Ms. Whiston will write up objectives and present them at the November meeting. A budget of $1000 was agreed upon. Possible presentation: June, 1995. Northeast Neighbors (NN): Ms. Whiston encouraged (NN) to proceed with their efforts and perhaps present their report to council. It was agreed to have the group present to commis- sion and give feedback. Budget: A total budget of $6,200 was accepted. (haring /Whiston) Villa Street Corridor Report (VS): Chairman Kelly dis- qualified VS letter responses. Dundee Avenue Corridor: No report. Entryway Signage Design Contest: Ms. Whiston will have a sketch done to present to council. A report of the types of signs and the prices was given by Ms. Whiston. The draw- ing /sketch will cost $75 to prepare by Bob Briscoe. This will be used to visualize and to use to bid out for quotes. Motion to accept $75 (Whiston / Brandes). Motion to award $500 (Maring /DiPrima). Other Business: A business in Elgin is violating a City code. A recommendation was made to contact Mr. Helwig as a citizen, not as a commission. There was discussion as to having a graffiti ordinance. This issue will be discussed at a later date. Chairman Kelly announced that he may be leaving his position as chair and will discuss this issue at the November meeting. All members were encouraged to consider the chair position and to discuss this with Mayor VanDeVoorde. Mr. Maring stated that the Kiwanis Adopt A Highway is a worthy cause. Ms. DiPrima made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m. Mr. Brandes seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Totton, Recording Secretary MINUTES OF THE ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 PRESENT: KEVIN KELLY, SUE SPENCE, PAT DiPRIMA, GWENDOLYN WHISTON, DAVID BERKEY, PAUL MARING, JAMES BRANDES, PAUL BEDNAR, RICH HIRSCHBERG ABSENT: MIKE NOLAND, STEVEN MOORE, LAURIE TOTTON STAFF: CLAY PEARSON GUEST: CHRIS SMITH Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order. Roll was called and a quorum of nine was present. The October 26, 1994 Minutes were corrected as to the item on 'Northeast Neigh- bors with Wende Whiston presenting the report. David Berkey made a motion to approve the Minutes as revised; James Brandes seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 to 0. Subcommittee Reports presented: Entryway Signage Contest: Chris Smith, a local land- scape architect, has helped prepare designs for new signage. Existing signs are 4 x 8. For comparison, the Hemmens Marquee signs are approximately 8 x 8, similar to the proposed new signage. The new sign will need to be fairly level, in some areas requiring significant grading. As a way to incorporate the trees, a sample using green bands would add to a design which otherwise may be more suitable to a letterhead design. Making the sign more of a square shape to accommodate the size of the logo was discussed and thought to be suitable. Several members expressed a preference for the green bands. The background color was thought to stay away from the natural wood color which would be more rustic and suitable to a park setting. A preference was expressed for having the insert board 2 feet from the ground as opposed to 1 foot. Additional- ly, the square corners may have too much of a slick and contemporary image. A motion was made by Wende Whiston to recommend the more square design with green horizontal bars, a more sculpt- ed frame and an insert bar 2 feet from the ground be put together for a recommendation to the City Council. The Elgin Image Advisory Commission Minutes November 28, 1994 Page 2 rendering will be brought back to the next Image Commis- sion meeting for final approval. Sue Spence seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 to 0. A motion was made by Paul Bednar to look at the design with "Elgin" in gold with black trim and an ivory to off -white background. Wende Whiston seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 to 0. A motion was made by Wende Whiston to authorize an addi- tional $75 to Chris Smith to bring the drawing to the next stage. James Brandes seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. (David Berkey left prior to the vote). Villa Street Corridor Project: Sue Spence gave a report on the Dundee Avenue Corridor Project. She provided a detailed plan for gathering information for the project. A survey form and a map of the corridor was provided which the Commission members used to designate areas they would examine. Mr. Pearson discussed the 1995 street reconstruction project of Slade Avenue between Dundee Avenue to Sherman Hospital. Sever- al members volunteered to survey segments of the corridor and report back to Ms. Spence. Elgin Image Awards: A motion was made by Paul Maring and seconded by James Brandes to authorize up to $500 for plaques for the 1995 Image Awards. Mr. Kelly suggested that someone would need to step forward and take the lead for the Image Awards Program. Mr. Kelly reminded all members that this will be his last meeting with the Image Advisory Commission. Staff Report: Clay Pearson mentioned the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, which has provided statewide positive image enhancement, will now be held in Oakbrook Terrace. Oakbrook Terrace has promised the pageant $100,000 as opposed to Elgin's $10,000. The 1995 Budget has been discussed extensively and will be formally acted upon at the December 14 City Council Meeting. Pat DiPrima brought up that the Southeast Elgin Neighbors (SEEN) provided a report to the City Manager on problem properties. Although the EIAC had been listed as a cc, Elgin Image Advisory Commission Minutes November 28, 1994 Page 3 members had not received a copy of the report. (This was subsequently sent out). Rich Hirschberg made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by James Brandes. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Res p tfu1Ly submitted, Clay J. Pearson, Secretary