Economic Development Minutes 2017 10-03-17Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 11/7/17
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 6:00pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Ken Koch
Alderman Joel Frieders
Alderman Alex Hernandez
Absent: Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Interim Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Senior Planner Jason Engberg
Code Official Pete Ratos
Alderman Joe Plocher
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Other Guests
David Schultz, EEI
Stephanie Saylers, Fisherman's Inn
Mark Southern, Fisherman's Inn & Encap
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Koch at 6:00pm.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: September 5, 2017
The minutes were approved on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business
1. EDC 2017-60 Building Permit Report for August 2017
Mr. Ratos reported 128 single family permits issued thus far this year and 73 multi-
family permits for the development by Jewel. Cedarhurst is also underway.
2. EDC 2017-61 Building Inspection Report for August 2017
Many residential inspections were done this month and two commercial buildings are
also under construction.
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3. EDC 2017-62 Property Maintenance Report for August 2017
There were three hearings and all cases were dismissed due to being abated. Alderman
Koch asked about the citation issued to Green Organics. It was abated prior to the
hearing and the City will work with the County Inspector in the future. When compost is
turned over a deodorant can be applied to alleviate future smells. The City can also
review the situation when the annexation agreement authorization for the organics
operation expires in 2019. There has been discussion with the operator and attorney and
it will continue to be monitored.
4. EDC 2017-63 Economic Development Update
Ms. Dubajic is on vacation, however, her report is contained in the agenda packet.
5. EDC 2017-64 Meeting Schedule for 2018
The committee had no conflicts with the proposed scheduled so it was approved on a
unanimous voice vote.
6. EDC 2017-65 Extension of B.U.I.L.D. Program
The program has been in effect for five years with over 400 total permits issued. Staff
wishes to extend this until December 31, 2018 or until 100 more building permits are
issued and then close the program. Alderman Frieders and Alderman Hernandez agreed
the results show the program served its purpose. Alderman Koch said progress is finally
being made in his ward with three previously-stalled subdivisions finally beginning to
build, however, he said it's time to wind down. Alderman Plocher said residents in his
ward wish to stop the program. To just stop the program would be short-sighted and
could hurt the builders, said Alderman Funkhouser. He said the builders should be
allowed time to inform potential buyers and he added that sales taxes have been good due
to more homes.
It was decided to end the program after 30 permits are issued with the program expiring
December 31, 2018 and the City rebate will be cut to $5,000. This moves forward to the
full Council.
7. PZC 2017-12 104 N. Bridge Street – Rezoning and Variance
Petitioner Mark Southern is requesting rezoning and a variance for a restaurant and
banquet hall on a one-acre lot at the southeast corner of Rt. 47 and Main St.. Ms. Noble
described the particulars of the proposed project. The petitioner has suggested a possible
public/private partnership for additional parking since the site is adjacent to Ron Clark
Park. This project will go before the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 18
and then to the Council.
Mr. Southern said he owns the Fisherman's Inn and an environmental business called
Encap. Administrator Olson explained the potential partnership and other aspects of the
project which could also help improve the park. The project would allow access through
the park to the site, increase number of parking spaces and improve the park property.
He also discussed the city water and sewer on the site. He said Park Board input would
be needed also.
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Aldermen discussed the challenges of the property and the effect on the surrounding
properties and neighbors. In general, they liked the project idea. Alderman Funkhouser
questioned the use of the park for this type of project since the purchase agreement
stipulated the property should remain open space.
Mr. Olson will bring a draft agreement to the November meeting if possible.
Old Business None
Additional Business None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7:09pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker