09-07-82 Residential Neighborhood Committee

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mmttirt Erpor2 In the (Qnmmnn counrII of tllr (Mg of fyindli brad: Residential Neighborhood Committee The. September 7,. 1982 meeting of the Residential Neighborhhods Committee at 4: 30 by its Chairman, Councilman Beverlie J. Beck in the Council Meeting Room. . Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Beck, Taylor, Harris , and Voorde.; John Leszczynski, Ralph Wadinski, John Ford, David Albert, Edward Levin, Claire Levin, Don Larimore, Don Judy, Leo T. Gilson, Larry Tebelak, Joe Rappelli, Mary Rappelli, Leann Rappelli, Rev. Harold J. Sommer, S .J. , Gerald Vasil, Marchmont Kovas , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to review Bill No. 95-82 which has been set for public hearing onSeptember. 13th. This Bill would vacate certain streets and alleys near the St. Joseph Hospital. Following an introduction of all persons in attendance, Councilman Beck asked Mr. John Ford the attorney for the hospital and Mr. Don Larimore to briefly review why the streets and alleys should be vacated. Mr. Larimore reviewed the proposed design and diagrams with -the Committee. He stated that the hospital had a three-phase expansion program. Presently the expansion of the 1958 building for an estimated $5, 000 , 000 would extend the hospital to Madison Street. Approximately 1,300 people cross Madison Street daily between the hours of 6: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 p .m. The hospital has agreed to a permanent easement to assist in loading and unloading. With the closing of Madison Street approximately 1,400 cars would be increased onto LaSalle Avenue for a projected 10% increase . The hospital has proposed that the traffic not be re-routed until July of 1983 when the Colfax Bridge would be completed. The hospital spokesman also pointed out that with the proposed closing that the Committee should be aware that the new parking area would add 300 spaces, plus there was additional parking on Cedar Street and Notre Dame Avenue. John Leszczynski., Chairman of the Board of Public Works, was then called upon to give a report. He explained that in addition to the meetings with the Board that they had met at the hospital . The Board of Public Works gave a favorable recommendation subject to easement rights behind Scanlon Electric for loading and unloading service trucks . Ralph Wadinski, Traffic Engineer was then called upon to outline the procedure regarding traffic signalization. He stated that the re-routing of traffic "may" require signalization at such time when the traffic counts warrant it . The cost would range between $30-40,000 . The Committee then heard from the various remonstrators present which represented Western and Southern Insurance Company, United Consumers , Scanlon Electric,Giuseppe 's Restaurant . Father Sommers also raised several questions including whether the hospital ever considered under or overhead pedestrian tunnels . Mr. Levin questioned why he should have to give up off- street parking. Several individuals voiced concern over what they considered to •be a high traffic accident area. The Committee then discussed whether the hospital would participate in the cost of signalization if it was warranted. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the cost to the hospital may run as high as 100%. VOL flu• ►V•LISmemo co.