Economic Development Minutes 2020 08-04-20Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 9/1/20
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 6:00pm
City Council Chambers
Note: In accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, remote attendance was allowed for this
meeting to encourage social distancing due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Jackie Milschewski/remote Alderman Ken Koch/remote (6:04pm)
Alderman Jason Peterson/in-person Alderman Joel Frieders/remote
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson/in-person
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett/remote
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble/remote
Senior Planner Jason Engberg/remote
Other Guests
Consultant Lynn Dubajic/remote
Dave Pollock, Hillside Rehabilitation/remote
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm by Chairman Jackie Milschewski.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval July 7, 2020
The minutes were approved by a unanimous voice vote.
New Business
1. EDC 2020-33 Building Permit Report for June 2020
Ms. Noble said there were 18 single family home permits and the trend is on pace for
next month. She compared the number of permits with the past couple years. No further
discussion.
2. EDC 2020-34 Building Inspection Report for June 2020
There were 550 inspections done in June with none being outsourced. Of those, 90%
were done by the Building Department and 10% by EEI with most for new construction.
No further discussion.
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3. EDC 2020-35 Property Maintenance Report for June 2020
Five cases were heard in June with 4 being dismissed due to compliance and 1 was found
liable. Ms. Milschewski mentioned a vacant house/property on Heustis St. which has
been tagged for a second mowing.
4. EDC 2020-36 Economic Development Report for July 2020
Ms. Dubajic highlighted the following:
1. All new builds are proceeding. Popeyes should open in September with Verizon
and Smoothie King after. The fitness center will also continue their project.
2. Cocina Madre is scheduled to open later this week.
3. Manpower will have a new office.
4. Five businesses were eligible for Childcare Restoration Credit Program grants and
all received awards.
5. There has been no word on the downstate Stabilization Program.
6. Raging Waves and Gas n Wash have opened.
Alderman Peterson asked about the status of ribbon-cutting for new businesses. One was
held recently and they are trying to hold them outside. They are organized by the
Chamber. Ms. Willrett said she reports on them in the Admin Weekly report.
5. EDC 2020-37 Hillside Rehabilitation – Sign Variance
Mr. Engberg reported on the background of this request for Hillside Rehab Center and
Mr. Dave Pollock was present on their behalf. The sign variance request is due to the
recent Rt. 34 widening and is for a new requested location near Game Farm Road and
Rte. 34. The sign meets all criteria except height. The actual sign is 6.5 feet, and the
city ordinance allows for a maximum of 12 feet. There is a large topography difference
at the proposed location and the request is for 23 feet, 6 inches. Alderman Frieders said
the city needs to support the existing businesses and voiced his approval. Mr. Pollock
noted that existing spotlights may be repositioned to illuminate the sign. The committee
was OK with this request and this matter will proceed to PZC for a Public Hearing on
September 9.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Alderman Koch asked for an update on the lumber mill property. Ms. Noble said she
will get this information and respond promptly. Ms. Milschewski asked for accelerated
action on this property and she noted an unidentified change on the west side of the
building.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:14pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker/remote