The LAKE VIEW CITIZENS' COUNCIL (LVCC) - Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN)

Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN)

Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN) is officially recognized by the City and the 44th Ward Alderman as the representative body for the residents and business owners in the section of Lake View bordered by Halsted, Belmont, Racine and Diversey.

President: Diann Marsalek
Vice President: Terry Diamond
Treasurer: Alan Zenoff (elected March 2009 replacing Norb Tatro)
Corresponding Secretary: Christy Sinnott (replacing James Bail)
Secretary: Laura Kotelman
Area Directors: Marie Poppy, Aaron Harkin, Frank Nussbaum, Jim Masini, Jeannie Sticher, Joe Ravelingeen

The 2009 activities for CLVN include a Wine Tasting, Flower Sale, Sale of Cubs Tickets, Outdoor Summer Movie and a Block Party. Some of the funds raised at our events will be donated to the Weisman Park (located at Oakdale and Mildred) Renovation Fund. Each year we address issues such as zoning, sanitation, safety and beautification. This year we will be restoring the corners planted by members who serve on the beautification committee at all the interior streets of our neighborhood as part of our beautification project. We are reviewing and addressing the Planned Development for Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital for the proposed new building and reorganization of the hospital campus. The By-Laws Committee reviewed the current By-Laws and offered a number of changes which are being reviewed by the membership.

In recent years the most important issues that CLVN members have faced concern property over-development. The real estate boom of the 90s has continued into the new millennium, with significant pressure on the community to accommodate residential developments of ever-greater size and density. This has led to increased demands on our public streets and on-street parking. It also reduces the number of small neighborhood businesses, with a consequent shift away from a walk-to-shop environment and towards a more suburban, remote shopping district. Also, Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital is working on a development where Inter-American School used to be.

CLVN provides residents and businesses with a much-needed forum to voice and address concerns about these and other problems. CLVN works to allow the community to remain a vibrant and inviting venue for residents of every age and stripe, with businesses that cater to and employ members of the surrounding community. Of note, CLVN is working to improve Weisman Park.

CLVN worked with Central Lake View Merchants (CLMA) to improve the appearance of the Sheffield corridor. This year Sheffield will have planters on the blocks with items that will change seasonally. Also attractive garbage cans will be placed along Sheffield. CLVN has worked to raise funds for their Beautification project. CLVN will plant flowers and shrubs along the interior streets to add color to the neighborhood. CLVN worked to address the three parks/playlots in the area to enhance their appearance. CLVN has had speakers come to their meetings and works to educate the members about sanitation issues including rodent control. Many neighbors have worked to improve the appearance of Agassiz School by planting

CLVN meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30PM (except August) at Advocate Illinois Masonic (836 W Wellington) on the 7th Floor (Clarke Auditorium). CAPS Beat 1932 meets at the same location at 7:00PM immediately before.

Email CLVN to join our mailing list. Residents can join CLVN for $10 (Seniors $5).
Donate to help renovate Weisman Park

CLVN Website
CLVN new By-Laws

2008 LVCC and Branch Meeting Schedule

Summer 2008 Outdoor Movie

LVCC is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed under the law.
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