EDC Minutes 1997 08-19-97 CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1997
Members present: Art Prochaska Others present: Jim Nanninga
Jeff Spang Bob Johnson
Tom Sowinski
Richard Sticka
Kathy Jones
Jerry Lynch
Chairwoman Jones, called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
PC 97 -9 Aister Annex and Rezone - Game Farm Rd.
This item went to a public hearing at Plan Commission and there was one objector, Scott Miller. They
approved the annexation and rezoning. The petitioner is working off a County building permit with an
agreement signed with Yorkville allowing him to tap onto their services with fees to be paid. The copy
of the pre- annexation agreement was discussed. Mr. Kramer will be asked to draw up an annexation
agreement to be given to Mr. Miller since he is tied into the city's water and sewer. Mr. Miller would like
a letter stating the city would not force his neighbors to annex.
County EDC Commission
Mayor Johnson reviewed the history of the County's EDC Commission. The City has been paying a
$6,000 contribution yearly. Yorkville, Plano and Oswego have voted to only participate in the low
interest loan program of the County and not participate in Economic Development. The $6,000 will be
reprogrammed into the City this year. Mr. Johnson will still be a member of the Commission.
July Building Report
The various building permits were discussed. There were 3 single family home starts issued for July.
There has been a misunderstanding with some local builders that there was a moratorium on building in
the City. Mr. Spang asked for a report to compare this year to last year's reports.
EDC Coordinator Goals
Ms. Jones said they have met with Bobbi Erdmann twice to set goals. The goals were handed out and
discussed. Ms. Jones suggested adding the need for an updated written inventory of available
properties to be made available.
Mr. Lynch asked if there was a way for the Chamber of Commerce to know it new businesses are
opening in the area. Various common links were discussed. The ways to promote new businesses
was discussed and if would it be EDC or the Chamber of Commerce's responsibility. Ms. Erdmann will
be asked for ideas and will be informed there are new funds available.
Comprehensive Plan
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Mr. Nanninga said they would like a population update. There were other things on the plan that
needed updated. Suggested zoning revisions were discussed around the Remline area. Any changes
would require a public hearing. Mr. Nanninga will send a letter to Plan Commission saying there was
discussion and there may be a zoning change coming up for the Remline area.
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Economic Development 819/97
Anti - Monotony Standards
There was discussion that this was a good idea and Chris Lannert will be looking into this.
Additional Business
ComEd Easement/ Edmeier
Mr. Johnson said the legal is in Chicago. There is supposed to be a meeting scheduled between
ComEd and Mr. Kramer on Wednesday. He will call Jack Jared from ComEd tomorrow. The Edmeiers
have been called by Mr. Kramer.
Strategic Planning / Downtown
Ms. Jones said Ms. Erdmann will be having a meeting with a seminar group concerning how to
revitalize the downtown area. Mr. Lynch was asked to come because of the Bed & Breakfast
businesses.
Peter Washinaton / Auto Nation
Mr. Nanninga announced that Auto Nation has pulled out of the Industrial Park and has purchased
Peter Washington's 46 acre parcel between Remline and the tracks. They are already annexed to the
Sanitary District but not to Yorkville. Auto Nation is an auto rehab facility and will be adding jobs. They
will probably build on the back part of the property and leave the front end for another use. They
agreed to be sensitive to screening on Rt. 47 and would like to break ground October 1 before their
plan is officially approved.
DECCA
Mr. Nanninga explained Auto Nation will be a good candidate for DECCA because it is a corporation
from Florida creating new jobs. There is a maximum of $500,000 for the DECCA grant. He said they
had previously discussed using those funds for a water tower with Inland. The water tower agreement
with Inland was discussed and reviewed in detail. Mr. Nanninga said he has been reviewing the
different options and suggests using the grant money for the water main to get better water service. He
suggested to take the water main that goes through Remline to Amurol, come down Boomer Lane,
Blackberry North Subdivision, then bring that water main across the creek along Rt.47 (between
Holiman & Conover) and tie it back in at Countryside Center. This would give another feed to the
shopping center, Countryside subdivision and Amurol. He said they could get recapture fees on the
main. DECCA might require a revolving fund. The terminology of applying for the grant was discussed.
Mr. Nanninga will be meeting with DECCA on Thursday. There may be an IDOT grant that can be
applied for, also.
Mr. Johnson was asked to discuss with Mr. Kramer the wording of the existing water tower agreement
with Inland and the required grant procurement.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn
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