Economic Development Minutes 2013 11-05-13APPROVED 12/3/13
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 7:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Ken Koch
Alderman Diane Teeling
Alderman Joel Frieders
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Code Official Peter Ratos
Administrative Intern Jeff Weckbach
Other Guests:
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Koch at 7pm.
Citizen Comments None
Previous Meeting Minutes October 1, 2013
Alderman Frieders asked for a possible correction/clarification to the beekeeping discussion. On page
2, 1st paragraph, the phrase “If swarming were to occur” will be stricken from the minutes. That
sentence will then read: “If aggressiveness was detected, the City could inspect due to a clause in the
ordinance.” Minutes were approved with this revision.
New Business
1. EDC 2013-35 Building Permit Report for September 2013
It was noted the B.U.I.L.D. program ends in March.
2. EDC 2013-36 Building Inspection Report for September 2013
No comment.
3. EDC 2013-37 Economic Development Committee Meeting Dates for 2014
The dates were approved by the committee and Alderman Teeling asked if the meeting time could be
moved to 6pm. All agreed to this change.
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4. EDC 2013-38 Intergovernmental Agreement with Oswego for Building Inspection Services
Mr. Olson said this pertains to the upcoming CMAP grant. This Agreement was discussed some time
ago with Oswego with inspection services being shared with Oswego and the County. Chairman Koch
questioned how it would be decided who would do the inspections. Mr. Ratos and Ms. Barksdale-
Noble would decide based on vacations, availability, expertise, etc. Alderman Frieders questioned the
possibility of a forester/arborist. Mr. Olson said it would be an offshoot of this agreement and could
be discussed at a future time.
The committee gave a favorable recommendation for this Agreement and it will move to the consent
agenda.
5. EDC 2013-39 TIF Inducement Resolution for 226 S. Bridge Street
Chairman Koch noted that Boyd Ingemunson was unable to attend this meeting. Administrator Olson
said this is the beginning of the TIF process, but does not guarantee the funding. Any money spent
prior to possible TIF approval would not be eligible for the TIF, however, Mr. Ingemunson will not
move forward without the TIF approval.
The committee was OK with this and it will move to the consent agenda.
Old Business:
1. EDC 2013-34 Beekeeping within City Limits
A draft ordinance was presented and Ms. Barksdale-Noble said the biggest concern had been whether
to adopt a Special Use or a permitted use under the building code. She said that if the City approved
the Special Use, it would allow citizens to object in a public forum, but staff was given direction for a
permitted use. Business districts will be included in the ordinance as part of the “farm to table”
concept. She noted that Alderman Frieders has a small apiary in a business district in Aurora.
Alderman Koch asked about the quantity of honey needed for a business. Mr. Frieders said
approximately 10,000 gallons would be needed to require a permit.
A packet of information was also handed out which included an apiary application and courtesy
notification/affidavit.
Mr. Koch and Mr. Colosimo questioned what would happen if a neighbor objected to a hive, based on
allergies. If concern is expressed, the City will provide information that it is a legitimate use.
Alderman Colosimo suggested allowing the City discretion to pull a permit, however, Mr. Olson said
the City could not do this. Mr. Ratos added that complaints would be handled by an inspection and a
letter issued if there is a violation. The City can also ask the owner to relocate a hive and Mr.
Colosimo asked that this be included in the ordinance. He also asked for language stating “if an allergy
is reported to the City by an adjoining property owner, the bees should be re-routed”. He also noted
that most City lots are not big enough to have a hive. Ms. Barksdale-Noble noted that Milwaukee has
had no complaints. Alderman Frieders suggested revisiting this ordinance after 2 years.
A clarification to the ordinance language regarding application time constraints (90 days) etc., was
noted. Property proximity was also clarified and it must be “abutting” properties that are notified.
There must also be some type of barrier such as a hedge and a sign must be posted.
Beekeeping training will be taken by Mr. Ratos and he will conduct 2 inspections annually.
This matter will go to the regular agenda to allow for further discussion.
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Additional Business:
1. Alderman Colosimo said ideas/incentives are needed to attract a grocery store to the south side.
Ms. Barksdale-Noble will work with Lynn Dubajic.
2. Alderman Teeling suggested a possible committee for downtown businesses. The Chamber or
YEDC will form this committee. The impact on downtown businesses due to road construction
was briefly discussed. She also noted the theater will be opening soon and tickets can be
obtained through the website.
3. The Beecher Road condition was briefly discussed by Alderman Frieders.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young