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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Plainfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
143rd Street East Extension Eminent Domain Costs
The board will approve $5,680 in legal/engineering fees tied to eminent domain proceedings for the 143rd Street East Extension project.
Traffic calming on Allison Road
Commissioner Campanella flagged speeding on Allison Road, where boulevard dividers force odd traffic patterns and a future school is planned. Staff pointed to the village's traffic committee process for speed studies and possible calming measures.
2026 Pavement Marking Program
Annual street striping awarded to Superior Road Striping for up to $78,976.32, mostly in older subdivisions.
Old Town South Neighborhood Improvement Project Design Concerns
Residents expressed concerns regarding proposed multi-use paths, road widening, and the loss of mature trees as part of the Old Town South neighborhood improvement project. Village staff assured residents that public input will continue before plans are finalized.
Local Traffic and Infrastructure Improvements
The village hired GFT for $510,207 to study a railroad grade separation on 143rd Street to improve emergency response times and traffic flow.
St. Mary Safe Routes to School Engineering Amendment
The village added $17,000 to an existing engineering contract with Baxter & Woodman to look closely at neighborhood drainage concerns around Central Elementary and St. Mary schools. Addressing drainage issues now prevents problems during future sidewalk construction.