Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Public Safety Committee met Aug. 4

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Wray, Murphy, Brooks 

Absent: Coleman

I. DISCUSSION OF A RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM:

Chief of Staff Jackson discussed a residential permit parking program. The residents were seeking the opportunity to expand on the roadways. He provided the council members with a staff memorandum in support documentation from the public safety.

Alderman Murphy had concerns with expanding on the roadways, understanding was to control the overnight parking requests. The Chief of Staff explained was to curtail the overnight parking.  The Mayor clarified it was clearer than allowing parking on the roadway. He had great concerns with causing an eye sore.

Alderman Jackson strongly stated this would alleviate vehicles parking on the grass for maintenance of them. It also wasn’t enforced. The Mayor agreed with Alderman Jackson and suggested a gravel or harder surface in the backyard and less cost for the homeowner.

Alderman Evans added in the winter elements. You must contact the Police Department if parked on the roadway. Alderman Jackson explained it would try to remedy the overnight parking.

Aldernan Allen suggested other avenues and was concerned with parking on the roadway.

Alderman Wray had echoed the same sentiments. She agreed to park on the gravel in the parking lots up to a certain point. 

Mr. Wegrzyn elaborated further, including possible draining issued and people exceeding the allowance for gravel.

Alderman Brooks needed wording in the ordinance, suggested much tweaking. 

Alderman Allen commented on unique situations.

Alderman Jackson requested a consensus; Alderman Murphy stated many features to be considered.

Alderman Allen suggested a speed bump. Alderman Jackson had cost concerns.

Alderman Murphy moved, seconded by Alderman Brooks that Public Safety Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Wray, Murphy, Brooks

Nays: None

Absent: Coleman 

The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

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