Economic Development Minutes 2016 12-06-16Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 1/3/17
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 6:00pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Ken Koch
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Teeling (arr. 6:06pm)
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Senior Planner Jason Engberg
Code Official Pete Ratos
Other Guests
City Consultant Lynn Dubajic
Joe Plocher
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Koch at 6:00pm.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: October 4, 2016
The minutes were approved as presented on a voice vote.
New Business
1. EDC 2016-54 Building Permit Report for September and October 2016
Mr. Ratos reported 12 B.U.I.L.D. homes out of a total of 15 single family homes for
Sepember, along with some commercial and remodels. In October there were 5 single
family homes and 4 of those were B.U.I.L.D. This brings the total of B.U.I.L.D. homes
to 137 at the end of October. Some commercial was also reported for October. No
further action.
2. EDC 2016-55 Building Inspection Report for September and October 2016
There were 399 inspections in September and 386 in October. Most were in Grande
Reserve with some activity in Windett Ridge. Mr. Olson added that two builders are
interested in building in Grande Reserve with a possible third. It was noted there are only
three lots not under contract in Autumn Creek. No further action.
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3. EDC 2016-56 Property Maintenance Report for September and October 2016
Several cases were heard in September and most were weeds and grass. An incident on
Freemont was a result of a garbage bag being thrown over a fence. An auto discharge
over a sidewalk was reported in October. An update on the sawmill property was given
by Mr. Olson and he said there were no bids for cleanup. Vendors were contacted
directly and the City is weighing its options. The matter will be addressed again in
spring.
5. EDC 2016-58 Meeting Schedule for 2017 (out of sequence)
The committee approved the schedule as presented.
4. EDC 2016-57 Economic Development Report
Ms. Dubajic reported the following:
1. Minor Threat Restaurant opening facility in former Cobblestone location soon
2. Developers looking at downtown property for multi-use projects, feasibility study
being done on bank building
3. Dunkin Donuts opening soon
4. Efforts continue for southside grocery store
5. Property at Rt. 47 & 71 being reviewed for possibilities
6. Multi-tenant building (office & retail) to be constructed near theater in spring
7. Junior box store in Kendall Marketplace has signed agreement
8. Working on new campaign for outlots at Kendall Marketplace
9. Assisted living/memory care facility to be built at Rt. 34 and Cannonball, 40 jobs
will be created
10. Working with industrial user on Eldamain
11. Sports dome project to start in spring
12. Attended conference regarding “enterprise zones”
Old Business
1. EDC 2016-35 Commercial and Industrial Incentives – Enterprise Zones
Mr. Engberg reviewed a memo he wrote regarding enterprise zones which is a state-run
program that gives incentives to certain areas to grow business. The State established 97
enterprise zones beginning in the 1980's.
He would like to apply for an enterprise zone along Eldamain Rd. and there are 3 main
criteria to quality: area must be contiguous, not larger than 12 square miles and meet
additional 3 of 10 criteria in the Enterprise Zone Act. The State looks at area
unemployment rates and other factors and there are sales tax exemptions and incentives.
Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority (UIRVDA), a regional authority
comprised of 10 counties in northern Illinois, had a meeting in October and said they
have been authorized to form one additional zone beyond the 97 in the State. Newly
forming businesses can apply to be in this zone and UIRVDA will make the choice. The
length of time for the zone is 15 years plus an extension of 10 years. There is a $2,000
non-refundable fee to apply for an enterprise zone and the City will split this with the
business.
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City staff members have chosen 3 projects that could qualify: Eldamain corridor, sports
dome project and Wrigley. UIRVDA wishes to have City endorsement for the chosen
projects. Ms. Dubajic said UIRVDA desires a “job creator” business and is very
competitive. A Public Hearing would be held at the UIRVDA board “traveling”
location. The City Attorney has drafted a resolution to encompass this process and there
was committee approval to take the resolution to the next Council meeting.
Additional Business None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:48pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker