Economic Development Minutes 2021 05-04-21Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 10/5/21
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 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
Alderman Jason Peterson/remote
Absent: Alderman Joel Frieders
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
Code Official Pete Ratos/remote
Other Guests
Matt Asselmeier, Kendall County/remote (6:07pm)
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Jackie Milschewski.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval March 2, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business
1. EDC 2021-22 Building Permit Report for February and March 2021
Mr. Ratos reported 19 single-family detached and 10 single-family attached homes were
added in February. There were a total of 60 permits for the month.
2. EDC 2021-23 Building Inspection Report for February and March 2021
In February there were 379 inspections, most of which are single family.
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3. EDC 2021-24 Property Maintenance Report for February and March 2021
Complaints for February were resolved prior to the Hearing. The same was true for
March with the exception of the tree issue at the sawmill. After the Hearing, the tree was
ultimately removed, but the fine remained.
4. EDC 2021-25 Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use Review
Mr. Engberg said the Kendall Co. Land Plan Ordinance Committee met in March and
invited city staff to discuss future land use in the county. This concerned south Eldamain
Rd. and west Highpoint Rd. Much of it is unincorporated, but all agriculture at this time.
They discusssed what might change in the area soon and if the Comp Plan should be
revised to reflect the changes. Each participant stated what land use they now have
designated in their Comp Plan. Kendall Co. has mixed use business on Eldamain and
they want the city to change from estate residential along with other changes. Mr.
Engberg brought this to EDC to begin a discussion. He said most Comp Plans have a 10-
year horizon and a new plan would likely occur in 2024, perhaps when the bridge is done.
Mr. Engberg said Metra is also doing a study and will likely pick the Wrigley spot for a
station, though Eldamain is a possibility. Ms. Noble said the city is not receiving input
from the landowners in the area except for one north of Eldamain who said landowners
should have an opportunity to speak regarding any proposed Comp Plan changes. She
suggested that before the city agrees to amend the Comp Plan, the county should also
speak with the landowners.
The committee members agreed that all Aldermen should have a chance to provide input
on this discussion, so it will move forward to the full Council.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Ms. Milschewski said she received two complaints about grass not being mowed at the
townhomes near her residence and she believes there may be new owners. Mr. Ratos
will look into this.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marlys Young/remote