Economic Development Minutes 2014 04-01-14Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 5/6/14
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Diane Teeling (arr. 6:15pm)
Alderman Ken Koch
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Joel Frieders
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
City Planner, Chris Heinen
Code Official Pete Ratos
Other Guests:
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Ken Koch at 6:01pm.
Citizen Comments None
Previous Meeting Minutes December 3, 2013
The minutes were approved as read.
New Business
1. EDC 2014-05 Building Permit Reports for November 2013, December 2013, January 2014 and
February 2014
No comments.
2. EDC 2014-06 Building Inspection Reports for November 2013, December 2013, January 2014
and February 2014
No comments.
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3. EDC 2014-07 Foreclosure Tracking
Alderman Colosimo said he liked the breakdown by ward and noted the numbers are decreasing.
Alderman Frieders questioned that the highest numbers show they are in Ward 4, however, he said
some of the foreclosures are actually in Ward 3. Staff will continue to monitor this bi-annually.
4. EDC 2014-08 RFP for Retail Study
Chris & Krysti drafted an RFP for a comprehensive retail study which will ask the consultants to
identify under-served businesses on the south side of town with an overview of the City as a whole.
Specifically, action items will be requested from the consultants. Alderman Koch commented that he
hoped the focus would not just be on housetops. Alderman Colosimo also asked that west Oswego be
studied as well for those residents who may shop in Yorkville. There will be an opportunity to write
comments on the draft (to be received in 120 days) before it is finalized.
Ms. Dubajic commented that the new Morris Hospital and Yorkville Christian High School will help to
attract businesses and said the study will be the “homework” needed for retailers. Alderman Colosimo
also said this shows interest on the part of the City and once businesses establish, others will follow.
Ms. Dubajic and YEDC will be included in all meetings.
Alderman Funkhouser asked how the study will be marketed/promoted upon completion. Staff will
place it on three of the top sites that planning consultants use. There is no price on the survey at this
time, to allow for competitive bids. The cost will be spread over the next 2 budgets.
The committee recommended approval of this RFP and it will move to the consent agenda for next
week's Council meeting.
5. EDC 2014-09 RFP for Comprehensive Plan
Research for this plan will take approximately 9-12 months and a large amount of information will be
provided to the consultant so they are clear on the City's requirements. Public Hearings will also be
needed.
Alderman Funkhouser thought 12-18 months would most likely be needed with the scope of services
required. He offered many suggestions for clarification on terms used in the proposal. His opinion is
that the RFP is very broad and the costs could range widely. He said more specific items need to be
included for the interview process.
Ms. Teeling asked how a firm would conduct the study without actual knowledge of the City. Ms.
Barksdale-Noble gave an explanation of the process. Mr. Funkhouser noted that some items on the
proposal would need revisions and offered several suggestions for changes. He will meet with Ms.
Barksdale-Noble to discuss. The last Comprehensive Plan was in 2008. The overall budget for this
study is $30,000 spread over two fiscal years. It was thought this amount would be sufficient if staff
worked with the consultants. CMAP grant applications will also be considered, but it delays the
process.
Alderman Colosimo asked for a “redline” proposal prior to the next meeting and to also discuss it at
City Council. Committee members agreed.
Old Business: None
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Additional Business:
Alderman Teeling said she had received an email regarding water billing from a resident who asked
why there was no on-line billing since it would be cheaper. Mr. Olson said there is money in the
budget this year and the project has been authorized. He said Yorkville will be one of the first cities
with this particular vendor to begin this process, however, it will not be the exclusive way to pay.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young