Village of Lisle Newsletter

“The Arboretum Village” Summer 2006 Vol. 36, No. 3

Streetscape plans taking shape French Market The Streetscape Team, Saturdays comprised of Village Staff and consultants, is making progress on 9 am–1 pm plans for a pedestrian–friendly, attractively landscaped Main Street. At the May 8th Village Board workshop, they shared C om preliminary findings and ideas for e sho Board feedback. They presented Looking for a wonderful p! rough sketches and diagrams of way to spend Saturday possible planting areas, and mornings? Come to the new examples of general ideas for French Market in Downtown Lisle! The market hardscape design elements. Cost will run (rain or shine) through October 28th. estimates for infrastructure, paving, (continued on page 3) Browse colorful booths to find such items as fresh produce and flowers, breads, pastries, chocolates, jewelry, home furnishings, wine, pottery, artwork, Inside model train display (Jul. 8 and Aug. 26), and more. From the Mayor 2 Phone tax rebates Many special events this summer—enjoy! June 22 Lisle Community Band Concert Lockformer remediation 3 (Thursdays at 7:30 in Community Park) New sprinkling restrictions 23 50th Anniversary Birthday Party Safety signs available 30 Eyes to the Skies carnival opens Protecting floodplains 4 July 1-4 Eyes to the Skies festival Payment drop box 6 Lisle Community Band Concert 13 Lisle Community Band Concert Pillar Awards 5 Crime prevention tips 15 Nostalgia Days 20 Lisle Community Band Concert Cost-share trees 6 27 Lisle Community Band Concert (Jazz) Brush pickup schedule Aug 19 Nostalgia Days 25 Mobile Driver’s Services Facility Mobile Drivers Services 7 Sep 15-17 Lisle Depot Days/Smile Days Construction ahead Reconcile water meters 16 Nostalgia Days Commemorative Book 30 50th Anniversary Community Parade & Photo purchase form See www.lislecvb.com/events/ for details and more events

website: www.villageoflisle.org Celebrations will mark the 50th our advisory boards and commissions From the anniversary of Lisle throughout the for new terms. I would like to make Mayor... summer and into fall. (See event special mention of the following schedule on back cover.) I also hope individuals who are first–time We head into you will buy the commemorative appointments: Dan Grecco, Richard summer with a anniversary book, which is being Cooke, and Michael Brommer. I lot going on in compiled for publishing this fall. offer my thanks to all the volunteers our community. serving on boards and commissions, The events at the Village of who help make this community work. The down- Lisle/ Sports town French Market is up and Complex offer something for every- The annual Secretary of State’s running. It does not disappoint! I one throughout the summer. We Mobile Drivers services facility will hope you will come on Saturdays welcome back the DuPage Dragons be in town on August 24th and 25th at throughout this summer and fall. and . This year we Village Hall. It’s a great service for I was pleased to attend the May add the Chicago Machine—a profes- its convenience, and I hope all who 19th recognition ceremony for the sional team. Check out the can benefit will take advantage. Lisle Teens with Character group. schedule via the Village or University web page (www.ben.edu/news). Have a great summer! I look This marked the first annual event forward to seeing you at Eyes to the to recognize outstanding character I offer a big welcome to two new Skies, the French Market, 50th among our youth. These kids have leaders of local agencies. Dan Garvy Anniversary celebrations, and other taken the principles of CHARACTER has now assumed his role as community events throughout the COUNTS! and combined that with Director of the Lisle Park District. season. youthful energy to do great things He has long been “in training” for volunteering in our community. I this position, having spent virtually salute them all. all his professional career with Lisle Park District. Dan is well–regarded for his commitment to the community, 24-hour and I wish him much success. Info Line Rick Hud is new to the community, stepping into the role of President 271-4110 of the Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau. Rick comes with a solid Use the menu to hear or leave a background in the hotel industry, message. Recorded messages are and most recently worked for the Filmed. Lisle Teens with Character changed periodically. Puerto Rico Convention Bureau. We received national honors in April by look forward to learning from him being filmed for a short film docu- mentary on Citizenship. It will air VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES and working with him to continue across the country on a special PBS Joseph Broda, Mayor the great work among our hotels. Kimberly Brondyke Thomas Frey channel for schools and be used in Michael Connelly Joseph Schmitt On May 1st the Village Board national CHARACTER COUNTS! Ann Duker Ed Young approved various appointments to training. Tim Seeden, Village Clerk Gerald Sprecher, Village Manager Meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, Workshops held 2nd Mondays, Apply for phone tax rebates each month at 7:30 p.m. The Village of Lisle offers a flat qualify by age or disability during VILLAGE OFFICES $25 phone tax rebate to senior the rebate period. Bring two phone Monday through Friday citizens aged 65 or older and to the bills, the ones for May 2005 and Business Office: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. disabled. Residents are limited to April 2006. Otherwise, provide bills Public Works: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. one claim per household each year. for any six months during that Other offices: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The rebate applies to a primary period. Also bring proof of age POLICE DEPARTMENT phone, excluding cellular phones. (drivers license, state ID, or 24 hour service Applications are received each year passport) or disability (social Police Response 9-1-1 May–July. security form), and anything Police Administration 271-4200 showing a current address. The Public Works 271-4180 Applications are currently being application deadline is Monday, Building/Zoning 271-4150 accepted at the Business Office for Business Office/Other 271-4100 July 31, 2006. For additional General Email [email protected] the period between May 1, 2005 and information, call the Business © 2006 Village of Lisle April 30, 2006. Applicants must Office at 271-4100.

Page 2 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 website: www.villageoflisle.org Ne w H Lockformer pollution remediation 5: ou A hazardous chemical called Offsite. The areas affected by 00 rs! Sprinkling –10 trichloroethylene, or TCE, was groundwater contamination are :00 spilled for many years on the those areas south of Ogden Avenue restrictions Lockformer site. TCE contaminated and east of Kingston Avenue. The For the convenience of many layers of the soil, as well as groundwater contamination was an residents, the Village of Lisle has the groundwater under the site. issue for homes using private wells, adjusted the hours for summer not those homes or businesses sprinkling restrictions. Each year The USEPA has been addressing connected to a public water supply. from May 15th to September 15th, most of the soil and groundwater Almost all residents using private sprinkling is permitted mornings cleanup on the site itself. The IEPA wells that were contaminated have 5:00 am to 10:00 am and evenings has been addressing the ground- now been connected to a public 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. water off the site, as well as certain water supply (Village of Lisle water layers of soil on the site. There is a system or others). Residents with even numbered court order mandating the work and street addresses may water setting the timetable. All work is What’s next? The next phase of during the permitted hours only being paid for by the property owner. the work will address the area just on even numbered calendar days. south of the Lockformer plant, and Residents with odd numbered The first phase of work (electro- to the southwest, as well as along street addresses may water resistive heating system and soil the west property line. The exact during the permitted hours only vapor extraction system) has removed means of remediation has not yet on odd numbered calendar days. about 90% of the contamination on been approved by the IEPA, but Handheld watering is allowed the site. About 2,000 pounds of discussions are ongoing and anytime. Handheld watering is TCE and other pollutants have been approval is expected soon. Various considered a person holding the removed to date. The first phase of different types of systems are flowing end of the hose. the work is substan-tially complete, expected to be in use on the site A two–week sod or seed watering although parts of the system will over the next 15 or more years. permit for newly laid sod or sown remain in operation for awhile. seed can be obtained through the Public Works Department by calling 630-271-4180. Streetscape continued from page 1 Irrigation systems. Owners with and landscaping installation were in and refined budget range, seeking underground systems are responsible the $4–$7 million range. comments and concerns. The for complying with the sprinkling schedule calls for Final Schematic The Board had previously restrictions and must correct any Design to be presented to the Board agreed to narrow Main Street to system malfunctions. for their approval in October. two lanes in each direction to slow Design development would follow. traffic and provide space for wider sidewalks and plantings. To add parking and facilitate traffic flow, engineers are proposing that School Safety signs available Street become one–way westbound, Last fall, the Village of Lisle and that one block of School Street Transportation Advisory Com-mission be included in the streetscape conducted a contest to design a safe design. driving campaign sign. The winning The Streetscape Team expects slogan was submitted by Ashley to return to the Board June 19th Weizeorick and winning graphics with more refined plans and budget Alex Repsholdt. figures. Thereafter, the Team will The green–on–white sign is be meeting with building owners designed to remind and encourage and operators within the design drivers to slow down in residential area. A meeting for public feedback neighborhoods where children are walking, biking, rollerblading, etc. is likely in July. Watch for date to be announced. (See website.) Residents are encouraged to display the safety signs in their front yards, but not in the right–of–way. The signs, which are 18" x 24", may be In August the Streetscape Team purchased for $5, including the metal stand, and are available at both the plans to return to the Village Board Lisle Police Department and Lisle Village Hall. Questions? Call Mary in with a Pre–Final Schematic Design Lisle Police Department at 630-271-4250. website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 Page 3 Why protect floodplains? Protecting Lisle’s floodplain Approximately 20% of Lisle problems. If you witness any Floodplains in their natural properties are in or adjacent to potentially illegal dumping, filling, state, without buildings and floodplain areas, as identified by the or construction, you may contact the pavement, have an important Federal Insurance Administration. Village of Lisle Building and Zoning impact on flooding. Flood waters Several streams run through Lisle, Department at (630) 271-4150. can spread over a large area in including Willoway Brook, St. natural floodplains. This Joseph Creek, Rott Creek and St. Plan review and permits. Since provides many benefits: Procopius Creek, and Lisle is 1970 the Village of Lisle has been • Reduces the speed at which bisected by the East Branch of the active in floodplain development the flood waters move (higher DuPage River. Storm sewers, regulations. Village code requires speeds cause more damage) swales, drainage ditches and that the lowest floor of any • Provides storage of flood detention/retention ponds also play structure be at least two feet above waters, which protects an important part in overall storm- the floodplain. However, many downstream areas by reducing water and floodplain control. Lisle homes were built before the water levels that reach Controlling development so as to floodplain regulations went into them maintain these waterways is very effect. Floodplain considerations may limit changes or additions to • Reduces the frequency of important to the Village of Lisle. those properties. Any new work or flooding Drainage Maintenance. Many substantial remodeling in excess of • Reduces the length of time properties include drainage swales 50% of the building’s market value that flood waters cover the or ditches within their boundaries. requires elevating the structure two ground outside of the stream It is illegal to grade, excavate or fill feet above the floodplain. This is a channel in any property in the Village of cumulative requirement for repairs • Allows water to soak into the Lisle without a proper permit. conducted in successive years. Work ground and recharge the Private property owners are also that requires a permit also includes groundwater aquifer; less responsible for maintaining any work outside, such as decks, sheds, water ultimately flows ditches or streams on their property, regrading around projects such as downstream keeping them clear of obstructions raised flower beds, etc. • Moderates the flood water including brush, debris, and grass Plan approval and permits are temperatures; this reduces the clippings. Even a small project, required for any developmental possibility of a harmful effect such as a raised flower bed or a work within the Village of Lisle, on aquatic plants, fish and shed, can block drainage paths and whether the property is in the animals cause immediate localized flooding floodplain or not. The Village does • Provides habitat for a variety enforce floodplain and stormwater of plants and animals, as well regulations to ensure property as breeding and feeding areas Burlingto protection from possible localized n A v Village Hall In addition, the vegetation in garage e flooding damages. When planning a natural floodplain: any work, please contact the Village of Lisle Building and Zoning • stabilizes soil during flooding Parking lots and reduces erosion Commuter Department at (630) 271-4150 Parking concerning code and permit • filters and improves water requirements. quality and minimizes sediment in the stream Payment • can reduce the damage caused drop box Retirement. by waves created as wind For your convenience, Business Office blows across flood water payments for Manager Judith Village utility bills Lagro is retiring Within the Village of Lisle, can be left at any on June 30. She good examples of areas that serve time in the payment has served in this purpose are Community drop box. It is that capacity Park, Old Tavern Park, and the located on an island in the commuter and as Deputy River Bend Golf Course. lot, across the drive from Village Village Clerk for Hall, directly in front of the storage 17 years. Best garages. wishes!

Page 4 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 website: www.villageoflisle.org Lisle Community Character Alliance Pillar Awards were given at the May 15th Village Board meeting: (standing) Leader Mark Bennett & Scout John Katrenak, representing Troup 108; Janet Haeger; Mayor Broda; Ugne Adikevicius; SJA graduates: Angelia Rendina, Kirsten Moran, Lia Quigley, Maggie Collins, Murphy Dorn, Rita Winecki, Anna Antonini, Michael Snydel, Jimmy Derrico, Claire Geyer,(kneeling) Lauren Suchy, Lauren Hayes, Sarah Boyle, Kevin Massura, Jessie Svitak, and Jonathan Hinz. Pillar Awards recognize citizens of good character Boy Scout Troop #108 — Penny and Don Golminas — hours organizing a successful 5K CITIZENSHIP. The scouts did CARING. This couple organized a Walk to benefit the group. extensive cleanup along a highway prayer blanket ministry with their ditch. church, which has given away more Kirsten Moran — CARING & than 1,000 prayer blankets. RESPONSIBILITY. She organized Janet Haeger — CITIZENSHIP. two teams for the American Cancer As a teacher at St. Joan of Arc Ugne Adikevicius — RESPON- Society’s Relay for Life in memory School, she motivates her students SIBILITY. A student at Benedictine of her St. Joan of Arc classmate, to give back to the community in a University, she organized and Elliott Jaskula. They raised more variety of ways to benefit the less serves as president of the Best than $2,400 for pediatric cancer fortunate. She sponsored “Pennies Buddies program on campus, which research. for Tsunami Victims,” which raised pairs a mentally challenged individ- 27 other SJA graduates — $3,000. She is major morale ual with a volunteer for social CARING, who as 8th graders supporter of the 911 Memorial Flag recreation. Ugne spent countless participated in the Relay for Life. Rallies. Don’t become a victim—follow summer crime prevention tips Avoid Deception and Home residents are in their backyard. how to reach you by telephone Improvement Scams C Keep vehicles locked with the while you are away. Inform them C Beware of anyone asking to gain windows up at all times when not to contact the Lisle Police entry into your home. Ask for occupied. Remove all valuables Department immediately if they identification, and contact their including purses, cell phones, encounter suspicious activities. company for authorization. laptop computers, etc. when C Have the lawn mowed and C Beware of anyone looking to leaving the vehicle. arrange for a car to be parked in perform unscheduled home Vacation plans? the driveway. repair, and do not agree to pay C Stop delivery on mail and C Call the Lisle Police Department for home improvement services newspapers, or have a trusted at (630) 271-4200 and ask to be until the work has been completed. neighbor pick them up. placed on a Vacation Watch list. With your permission, Lisle Avoid Burglaries C Set inside lights on a timer to Police Officers will check that C Keep all doors closed and locked turn on during the evening hours. your home’s exterior is secure including garages, sheds, and C Set your burglar alarm. while you are away. You will also patio doors. Burglaries from open C Have a neighbor watch your provide the police department garages, sheds, and residences residence while you’re on with contact information should are more prevalent in the summer vacation. Make sure to leave something happen while you are months, and often occur when contact information for them on away on vacation. website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 Page 5 2006 Parkway Tree Program Application PLEASE PRINT NAME 1st, 2nd, 3rd Choice Type of Tree Quantity ADDRESS Norway Maple “Crimson King DAYTIME PHONE American Linden “Redmond” SUGGESTED PLANTING LOCATION Hybrid Elm “Homestead”

Japanese Lilac Tree “Ivory Silk”

Total number of trees (examples: 10' from N property line, or 7' S of driveway) The Public Works Department will mark the site best @$99 suited for the success of the tree. Questions? Call Public Works at 271-4175. Total Cost $

Quantities are limited. Qualified applicants will receive trees on a first come, first served basis, until the allotment is exhausted. Please mail or bring this application to the Village Hall, 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle, IL 60532. Mark the envelope “2006 Tree Program” on the front. Applicants will be notified as to whether the Village can plant a tree for them, and then payment will be due. The Village of Lisle reserves the right to cancel any order.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2006.

Cost–share Parkway Trees A limited quantity of parkway Use the application form found trees will be available this year to here or download a copy from the Tree Descriptions property owners under the cost– Village’s website. Norway Maple “Crimson King” share program. The trees cost the Broad oval crown. Purplish red leaf Village $250–$300 each, but are The Parkway Tree Planting color retained throughout the made available to residents for $99 Program provides trees for parkways summer, turns darker or brownish each. Depending on demand, that are directly adjacent to Village in fall. Growth rate medium; 40'–50' applicants may, or may not, be roads. All of these trees must be limited to one tree. planted in Village right–of–way. American Linden “Redmond” Unfortunately, no trees can be planted Clean pyramidal crown. Fragrant along state or county–owned roads, flowers appear in June. Large, light ur cale rk yo nda or in areas where the Village of Lisle green foliage with yellow fall color. Ma r! Brush Pickup Schedule has inadequate right–of–way behind Medium growth rate; 50'–70' the curb. Arboretum Woods and for remainder of 2006 some areas within Green Trails have Hybrid Elm “Homestead” Cone–shaped crown, becoming no right–of–way behind the curb. Area Week Beginning arching with age. Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall. Rapid North of RR tracks July 10 Public Works personnel will growth rate; 50'–60' Sept 11 contact applicants and stake the location best suited for success of Between RR and Maple July 17 the trees based on the homeowners’ Japanese Lilac Tree “Ivory Silk” Oval crown. Dark green foliage. In Sept 18 suggestions and consideration of late spring bears large creamy–white any conflicts with utilities, visual South of Maple July 24 flower clusters. Medium growth clearance, spacing requirements, Sept 25 rate; 20'–30' etc. The trees will be planted after See website for how and when they go dormant in late fall. to stack your brush for pickup, Questions? Call Public Works or call 271-4180. Forestry Dept. at 271-4175.

Page 6 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 website: www.villageoflisle.org Mobile Driver’s services facility returning Construction ahead Get your license or ID card (excluding CDL). They can issue Naperville/Warrenville Road right in town! The Secretary of instruction permits, original This intersection will be State’s mobile facility will be driver’s licenses, duplicate driver’s widened and overlaid on all four returning to Lisle. On Friday, licenses, corrected driver’s licenses, legs. The original plan to construct August 25, 2006 from 9:30 a.m.– and renewal licenses. a grade separation with Naperville 2:30 p.m. they will offer their Road over Warrenville Road will not services to the public at Village Bring appropriate proof of ID. occur. Each leg of the intersection Hall, 925 Burlington Avenue. On For renewals, a current license or will have dual left turn lanes, two Thursday, August 24th, they will be state ID card usually provides most thru lanes and a right turn lane. serving groups only by pre–arranged of the data. New applicants must Southbound Naperville Road will appointment. Call Barb Libby in provide a minimum of three have a 3rd thru lane which will the Village Manager’s Office at 271- acceptable forms of identification. become the ramp to I-88 eastbound. 4115 to schedule a group. You must do so to prove name, date DuPage County is planning to of birth, residency, Social start construction beginning in They will provide driver’s Security number, and signature for 2006. Utility relocation, some licenses, ID cards and other services. comparison. One of these forms widening, and temporary paving License plate renewal stickers may should be a certified birth will be done this year. Next year be obtained only for the months certificate. A comprehensive list of the majority of the widening will be past (July), present (August), and acceptable forms of identification is done, along with the restoration. upcoming (September). For driver’s listed on the website: licenses, they will offer vision www.cyberdriveillinois.org I-88 Bridges—Yackley & Rt. 53 screening and written exams The Tollway will be constructing retaining walls and widening the I-88 bridges over Yackley and Rt. 53 Reconcile your water meters beginning this summer. This will Does the remote register on Outdoor remote Indoor Meter result in some temporary lane the exterior of your house say 000 closures on Yackley and Rt. 53. The essentially the same thing as the tollway is on track for widening the water meter inside your house? eastbound lanes in 2007, and the 0 Check it out! Do it annually. westbound lanes in 2008. Customers are always 2134000 2134760 Ramps. In mid–June, work will responsible for the amount begin to rebuild the Naperville registered on the indoor meter. Indoor meters and outdoor remotes Road interchange. The eastbound Report all discrepancies greater often display a different number of exit ramp to Naperville Road and than 3,000 gallons to the Billing fixed and rotating digits. This the westbound entrance ramp from Clerk at 271-4131. She will customer has used 2,134,760 gals. Naperville Road will be closed schedule a meter checkup. since the meter was installed. during this preparatory phase.

Celebrating 50 Years of Lisle: A Pictorial History Book Pre-Publication Order Form Reserve your copy(ies) of the hard-cover commemorative book at $25.00 per copy. Book(s) may be picked up at Village Hall, or shipped directly for $3.50 each. Questions? Call 630–271-4115. Deadline for ordering books: September 1, 2006. Name ______I would like to be a SPONSOR of Lisle’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book Address ______and have my family name listed in the book. City ______State ____ Zip ______q $100.00 Platinum Sponsor Phone ______Email ______q $50.00 Gold Sponsor #___ Books ordered @$25.00 ea ______Name to be listed ______Shipping (optional) @$3.50 ea ______Please make check Village of Lisle Sponsor fee (optional) ______payable to Village of Lisle 925 Burlington Avenue Total enclosed $______and mail to: Lisle, IL 60532 website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2006 Page 7 “Salute to the ’60s” Saturday, July 15 NNoossttaallggiiaa DDaayyss ~9 p.m. “BritBeat” (popular tribute band) in celebration of the Village of Lisle’s 50th Anniversary of Incorporation Dance Demonstrations, ‘60s Dance Contests Traveling History Display Contemporary Times (highlighting Lisle’s 175-year history) Saturday, August 19 at the Vil. of Lisle/Ben. U. Sports Complex -after DuPage Dragons and Chicago Bandits ball games- 8 p.m. “ARRA” *normal admission charges for the ballgames; 6 p.m. “Dancing Noodles” however, admission free of charge after 8:30 p.m. 4 p.m. children’s games, car 50th Birthday Party show, dinner in the park Friday, June 23 from 4:00 p.m. and other activities t Downtown Lisle gian “Salute to the ’50s” he ! b n t ard irth Sig y c day hda 8 p.m. “The Crickets” ca Is your group birt ke in the parade? 6 p.m. Nostalgic Rock ‘n Roll Disk Jockey Join in! operating out of a 1957 Chevy ‘50s dance lessons vintage Chevy car show “Salute to food vendors the ’70s 50th Anniversary bring folding chairs, some picnic tables provided Celebration Finalé Downtown Lisle and ’80s” Community Parade Saturday, September 16 & Photo 8:00 p.m. “Ides of March” 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 All 50th Anniversary (part of 3-day Smile Days/Depot Days) Shriner clown units, floats, events are FREE to music bands, community groups, and the public. sidewalk sales neighborhood residents View Village website carnival Applications and information about www.villageoflisle.org Historic Lisle Station Park the parade available from for up to date information. open house, demonstrations, activites Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Lisle 630-964-0052 Photo Downtown after Parade PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Village of Lisle PRSRT STD Order your copy of 925 Burlington Avenue U.S. POSTAGE Lisle, IL 60532-1838 PAID Commemorative Book (630) 271-4100 PERMIT #74 The 50th Anniversary Committee Email: [email protected] LISLE, IL 60532 is professionally publishing a beautiful hard cover commemorative book to highlight the history of Lisle and the 50 years of incorporation. It will feature lots of photos of Lisle over those years.

This commemorative book is scheduled to be released in November 2006. See order form on Page 7.

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