EDC Minutes 1995 08-02-95 UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE MINUTES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Date of Meeting - August 2, 1995
Time Convened 7:02 P.M.
Time Adjourned 10:05 P.M.
Attendees:
Kathy Jones
Jeff Baker
Grant Castleton
Tom Sowinski
J.T. Johnson
Jim Nanninga
Art Prochaska
Sue Swithin
Bob Hynes
Brian Hamilton
Discussion:
1. Appointment John Barber & Dale Toftoy to Planning
Commission - Baker would like to recommend John Barber
and Dale Toftoy be recommended to the Planning
Commission. Both parties live outside city limits but
within the 1 1/2 mile radius. Bring to COW on
Thursday August 3, 1995.
2. Pavia - Marting - Zoning Map - Nanninga has been
advised by Bill Schmanski that the maps are suppose to
be done yearly. Nanninga said its been about 3 years
since they were done last. Nanninga would like them
to be put on a CAD System. This would enable the City
to utilize them at a later date. Jones, Baker,
Nanninga, and Johnson prefer the color maps over the
black and white. Bring to COW on Thursday August 3,
1995.
3. & 4. Update on River Walk - Grant Castleton -
Presentation of Preliminary Plan for River Walk
Grant Castleton works full time for the Oswego Park
District. He brought preliminary plans from the park
in Oswego on the old bridge to show what it should
look like when completed. City needs to apply for a
grant in Springfield for assistance with bike trail.
Baker would like for Castleton to do a preliminary
plan for Yorkville to see how everything is going to
flow together. There may be other things that can be
added in later years such at a fountain, amphitheater,
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playground, etc. Preliminary Plan will cost $2000
plus expenses this amount includes revisions.
Sowinski is concerned with extra cost. This is not to
exceed $2000. Castleton will give an estimate on
expenses. Bring to COW on Thursday August 4, 1995.
5. Contract Extension - Strategic Communications - Bob
Hynes and Brian Hamilton are recommending a long term
approach (18 - 36 month) in a very competitive market
of recuting businesses to relocate to Yorkville. They
also recommend a short term approach to get long term
effects.
1.) Mail Campaign - Identify prospects coming to
Yorkville. Send letter talking about Yorkville
with a reply card. When the reply card is
returned, send step down sheets and video tape.,
Cost $1000 per month postage, plus supplies.
2.) Press Release - Start 9 -95 print relevant news in
publications, such as Chicago Tribune, T.V.
publications etc. Cost $100 per release.
3.) Back Ground Research - A company decides they
would like to visit Yorkville and see what its all
about. Strategic Communications will do a
through back around check on the company to
prepare Yorkville what the company does, how large
the company is, financial status, etc. Cost $400
per company. If for some reason Strategic is
unable to provide a report, or little information
this amount would be reduced.
Strategic Communications is looking for a 5 year money
commitment. Could ask other companies that are going
to benefit to contribute to the cause, such as banks,
utility companies, real estate companies, etc. Bob
Hynes suggest running a 1/2 page black and white ad
all year long. This would cost $40,000.
6.) Old Business
Nanninga - Problem with sign. Legally needs to talk
to Dan to see if it needs to be amended.
Jones - Update on Undesser - Nanninga requested Dan to
send a letter inviting them to attend this meeting.
Dan talked to Undessers attorney and the were not
ready.
Nanninga - Hammond was not ready for meeting.
Nanninga - Berenyi Auto Sales has been red taged.
Renting out apartment upstairs to Cozy Corner
Restaurant for their employees. Seven employees
sleeping there in shifts.
Lydia's Motel - Working with health department. City
can force her to hook up to City sewer but didn't
think the could legally force her to hook up to City
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water. The water can be chlorinated and it will be
safe to drink.
Super 8 Motel - They will have their permit in a few
days.
7. New Business - HD's preliminary plan for property
south of town. Baker feels the property is too
cluttered. He needs to bring the lots up to minimum
size. This is the 1st concept.
Final plot for Green Briar has not been done.
Road from Green Briar to Rt. 47 - If Mike Graves will
give City easement the City will cover the cost of
curbs, water and sewer. If Graves will not give
easement Baker would like Nanninga to talk to Dan and
get go ahead with the road.
Minutes By: Mollie Anderson