Economic Development Minutes 2016 02-02-16Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 3/1/16
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
In Attendance:
Committee Members:
Chairman Ken Koch
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Absent: Alderman Diane Teeling
Other City Officials:
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
City Planner Chris Heinen
Code Official Pete Ratos
Consultant Lynn Dubajic
Other Guests:
Boyd Ingemunson-The Law Office Group
Tom Nelson-United Faith in Christ Church
Pastor Will Shore-United Faith in Christ Church
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Koch at 6:00pm.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: January 5, 2016
The minutes were approved as read on a voice vote.
New Business:
1. EDC 2016-06 Building Permit Report for December 2015
Mr. Ratos reported 5 BUILD permits, 6 commercial and 14 miscellaneous in December for a total of 84
residential permits in 2015. He also gave the residential permit statistics from the previous years: 72
in 2014, 83 in 2013, 69 in 2012. He also cited dollar figures for the past year noting that part of the
increase was due to the Wrigley expansion. No further action.
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2. EDC 2016-07 Building Inspection Report for December 2015
A total of 139 inspections were done in December. No further action
3. EDC 2016-08 Property Maintenance Report for December 2015
Only one case came before the Hearing Officer in December and it was dismissed due to compliance at
the time. Letters were sent regarding other property maintenance issues and they were corrected. The
Bridge Street sign violation was corrected, but nowis back in violation so a second letter was sent.
Chairman Koch will be sending photos to Mr. Ratos regarding a situation on Teri Lane. It was noted
that a beehive permit on Dolph had not been renewed and it is believed the resident has moved.
4. PC 2016-09 Economic Development Update
Ms. Dubajic said there were several updates for January. She attended two meetings on behalf of the
City: SCORE breakfast meeting held in Joliet for business mentors to insure local businesses are
aware of free available programs. There are 10,000 members nationwide. She also attended an SBA
meeting regarding loan programs. She gave details of the program that has been re-approved by
Congress and will be reinstated in July.
She also went to Waubonsee College and appeared on “Fox Valley Focus” which will be aired in
February. She spoke about events in the City in a 15-minute segment.
A meeting will be held with Kendall Marketplace regarding interest from a mid-size retailer in the strip
mall. Other smaller retailers could follow.
A lease is being negotiated in the downtown on the east side of Rt. 47.
A new business has a property on the south side with a possible closing later in the month and a fall
opening.
Ms. Dubajic is working with Justine Brummel regarding locations for the sports dome.
A significant industrial user is looking at the City for a sizeable project.
Mr. Koch asked about the progress of the south side Dunkin Donuts. Ms. Noble said the final plat is
not recorded yet due to issues with the bank. The nearby car repair shop was also merged into another
company.
5. EDC 2016-10 Foreclosure Bi-Annual Report
Mr. Heinen said there was a substantial decrease in 2015 foreclosures. In August there was a bit of an
increase in foreclosures and the Ward III Bristol Bay subdivision had the highest rate. There was also
an uptick in Fox Hill and Grande Reserve. He gave statistics comparing Kendall County to other
counties in the State. Staff will look further at the graphs/statistics in relation to interpretation.
6. PC 2016-02 The Law Office Corporation-Special Use Request
Ms. Noble gave background of this request for the former Ingemunson Law Office building. She said
the main entrance will no longer be in the front. The reason for the Special Use is that food will not be
prepared at the business unlike similar businesses in the downtown. Patrons will be allowed to bring in
food from nearby establishments. Mr. Ingemunson said he hopes for a spring soft opening.
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Alderman Koch asked if a deck would be built in the back, however, there are no plans at this time.
Currently there is no renter in the upstairs apartment and the noise ordinance was discussed briefly in
relation to any future renters.
This request will move forward to the Plan Commission on February 10 for a Public Hearing.
7. PC 2016-03 United Faith in Christ Church – Special Use Request
Mr. Heinen said this request is for an M-1 district at 210 Beaver St. He said the petitioner would be
required to have at least 9 parking stalls and there are 5 at this time. Pastor Shore said they are leasing
part of the building space which has been vacant for some time. Since the church meets on Sunday, the
committee did not have issue with the Special Use request. This moves to the February 10th Plan
Commission for a Public Hearing.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Regarding the earlier discussed foreclosure report, Mr. Heinen referred to a website link which clarified
that Yorkville is ranked first in the State for foreclosures.
In another matter, Alderman Colosimo said in the future, if items from this committee did not have 3
positive votes, the item should die in committee and not move forward to City Council. He said he
would object to anything moving on if it does not have 3 votes.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:34pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young