Economic Development Minutes 2012 12-04-12 1
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 7:00pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Marty Munns
Alderman Jackie Milschewski
Alderman Diane Teeling
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Other Guests
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record Matt Dieter, Rowdys
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC Don Thatcher, Rowdys
Tim Greyer Builders Mark Levan, Rowdys
Joel Frieders, Whispering Meadows
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marty Munns at 7:00pm.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: September 4, 2012
The minutes were approved as read.
New Business:
1. EDC-60 Building Permit Reports for November 2012
No discussion
2. EDC 2012-61 Building Inspection Report Summary for November 2012
No discussion
3. EDC 2012-62 B.U.I.L.D. Incentive Program Survey Results & Analysis
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said there had been some discussion at a previous Council meeting about
the success of the B.U.I.L.D. program. She referenced the recent survey that showed the
program helped to stimulate development. She said 67% of the respondents said the program
was very influential in them coming to Yorkville. There were 86% of the respondents who
considered other communities, but came to Yorkville due to the program. The committee agreed
there were enough positive statistics in the survey to move it forward to City Council. There
were 69 single-family starts this year compared to 43 last year. This item will move forward to
the December 11th Council meeting.
APPROVED 2/5/13
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4. EDC 2012-63 Briarwood/Cornerstone – Request for Permit Fee Reduction and
Amendment of Covenants
Bart Olson said Tim Greyer Builders is interested in lots currently bank-owned, but he is asking
for permit fees to be reduced. There are 41 homes in this subdivision. The reduction in fees
would be distributed among the Library, Fire District etc. and this would hopefully serve as a
catalyst for building according to Mr. Olson. He is asking for a general consensus of reductions
and the request will move forward to City Council. An annexation agreement amendment would
then be initiated. Mr. Greyer is looking for a March decision deadline.
Alderman Milschewski asked for an explanation of a river-crossing fee. Mr. Olson said it is a
sewer recapture fee.
The committee members were all in favor of the reduction and Chairman Munns also noted that
the B.U.I.L.D. program should be discussed for this development. Administrator Olson said the
fee reduction should encourage developers. He also noted the impact fees were eliminated, but
the development fees were increased allowing more flexibility in how that money is used.
This item will move forward to the Council consent agenda.
5. EDC 2012-64 Briarwood/Cornerstone – Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements
An early subdivision agreement was passed a couple months ago according to Mr. Olson.
Improvements were to be completed and the City would accept these early in exchange for bond
reductions. Only one item on the punchlist is left to complete, but this will be done shortly and
the engineer will recommend approval. This will move to the Council consent agenda.
6. EDC 2012-65 Inducement Resolution with TCB 123, LLC for 210 S. Bridge Street
Bart Olson said potential purchasers of OJ’s Tap wish to renovate the building, but need TIF
incentives from the City. The first step of the process is an Inducement Resolution. All
committee members were OK with this step.
Purchasers Don Thatcher, Mark Levan and Matt Dieter were in attendance. They summarized
their renovation ideas for this business and said it could also include expansion into an adjacent
unit. They expect to the sign the contract next week and would name the facility “Rowdys”.
This item will move forward to the City Council on the consent agenda.
7. EDC 2012-66 Connection Fees for Water and Sanitary Services
Chairman Munns said he asked to have this item on the agenda in order to initiate discussion
with the sanitary district regarding their fees. He would like to see the fees reduced. It was
noted by Alderman Colosimo that the County now has new Board members who hopefully will
work with the City. He sees this is a good opportunity to start working with the County.
Alderman Teeling concurred with this. It was agreed this item should be placed on a Public
Works agenda. A new liaison will also be appointed to the Sanitary District.
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Alderman Funkhouser suggested a study of fees from comparable sanitation districts. Ms.
Barksdale-Noble said a preliminary study had been done and she will forward the results to the
Public Works committee.
Old Business: none
Additional Business:
Alderman Colosimo nominated Alderman Teeling as the Vice-Chairman for the EDC committee
and Alderman Munns seconded that motion. Unanimous voice vote approval.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7:19pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young