EDC Minutes 1999 05-18-99 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Committee Minutes - Economic Development Committee
Date of Meeting: May 18, 1999 Time Convened: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 111 W. Fox St. Time Adjourned: 8:13 p.m.
Present: Art Prochaska Jim Nanninga
Valerie Burd Dave Dockstader
Richard Sticka Dick Faltz
Tom Sowinski
Discussion:
MARCH BUILDING REPORT
Bill is going to change the headline on "value" to "construction costs" to more accurately reflect
the correct description of that column. The two comparisons will also be changed to reflect
"calender year" and "fiscal year" current and prior. This report is ok. It will go to COW.
FOX HILL UNIT 5 POD 11
This was originally planned to have 7 units /acre on 12.5589 acres which was 89 units total. They
are asking for 92 units total making a density of 7.325 units /acre. This has gone through Plan
Commission. This unit is from John St & Sycamore (to Rt.34 - signal) to east of the subdivision.
The density increase had a positive recommendation from the Plan Commission. The current
P.U.D. agreement states 7.0 units /acre. There would need to be an amendment made to the
P.U.D. agreement. The soonest it could go the City Council with a public hearing would be June
10th. A public hearing was done at Plan Commission and discussion was held as to whether or
not this sufficed. This is a legal question that needs Dan Kramer's answer. The engineering is ok
and the EPA permits are ok. This request is for final plat and is identical to the preliminary plat.
Jim N. to get public hearing guidelines answered. This will go to COW.
Discussion was held regarding the park property. The park board didn't make a decision on
whether to trade the commercial for park improvements. They are concerned with a cost
difference. Dick said the park with the City specifications was valued at $143,000. There was a
value of $93,000 on the appraisal. Only 1.3 acres of the 3.3 acres is usable. Art asked for Jim
Nanninga to call John Philipchuck, Dick Faltz's attorney with questions. There are three changes
that need to be made to the P.U.D. agreement: 1. Was done last week with
regard to the sales tax issue.
2. Unit 5 Pod 11 regarding
density
3. Park - swap of land.
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It was decided to hold a public hearing on June 24 City Council regarding the park land swap.
The density issue had a public hearing held at the preliminary stage. Dick would like to go ahead
with Unit 5 Pod 11. The park land swap is a separate issue. Rich and Dave will check with the
Park Board and ask for a verbal recommendation. Discussion was held regarding the changes
that are needed to the PUD agreement. Dick would like a copy of the appraisal for the legal
description of the park. Staff will get a copy of the appraisal to Dick Faltz and Art.
Dick would like to start on the duplex models prior to the public improvements being completed.
Only 4 units. Models only. Two buildings, no townhomes. The townhomes are built as they are
sold. Council does not need to approve this, only Bill Dettmer, and make sure there is access
and water within a certain distance for safety reasons. Jim will investigate the legal end of this
request. The models are on Sycamore which is paved and has water and sewer. Art feels that
Dick needs to show good faith and get control of the weed problem in Fox Hill before much else
happens in Fox Hill.
FACADE PROGRAM
Valerie Burd has made revisions on her computer. The boundaries were changed to Main St and
Van Emmon St. The Pilot Program was added making it the Pilot Facade Improvement
Program and Historical Preservation Program. The Downtown Business Association would like
the program to include the river not just to Hydraulic. Discussion was held on when to start the
program. Decision was made to wait until February. Discussion was also held on whether or not
to reimburse work started prior to the program. No retro active moneys will be issued. It will
begin at the onset of the Program. Dan Kramer has reviewed the revised Program and okayed it.
Five people are needed for the Board of Review. One architect, one engineer, one member of the
historical society, two citizens of the City of Yorkville. This needs to pass by Ordinance with a
$10,000 budget. This will be a separate line item in the budget. The Board will determine how
that money is split. The terms of the Board Members will be staggered. For instance 2 at 3
years, 2 at 2 years and 1 at 1 year. This is subject to the Ordinance and needs to go to COW.
Plans will have a required submittal date of February (except this year will be earlier).
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
SHELL - This needs some finality for the City. The concern is that there is a negative reflection
on the City as being uncooperative. This committee would like to have someone from the
developer's staff come and make a presentation to the Council.
PINKS HOTEL - Discussion was held regarding the guidelines of this building to the Facade
Program. The Board will determine the money issued, if any. The most that can be issued is a
50 -50 split.
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HOME DEPOT - They have chosen to put a distribution center in Montgomery. There was
concern as to why Yorkville was not chosen. Bobbi Erdmann had been talking to Rob
McMillen. We need to be able to convince Companies why Yorkville is the best location for
there business. Would like to get feedback from them on why they chose Montgomery? The
Economic Co -Op needs to get up and running.
ECONOMIC CO -OP UPDATE - By -laws and the director job description were reviewed from
Oswego at the last meeting. Changes of the by -laws will be faxed to Art here at the City office.
Dennis Erwin is looking at the job description revisions. June 21st is there next meeting to
discuss and draft a job description and by -laws. A timeline was also discussed.
PLANO BOUNDARY AGREEMENT - There are some concerns for Plano regarding
Eldamain Road - Plano will not expend and dollars for the road south of Route 34 until we spend
an equal amount to what they spent to improve the road to the north of Route 34. No recapture.
Yorkville will not do anything outside its City Limits. The City will not be required to do any
work until the City needs it to be done for development purposes. Both, Plano and Yorkville
must agree to cooperate with any agency that would like to take over Eldamain Road to the
south. Utilities were reviewed. Plano agrees to pass an Ordinance to protect our well site. We
will allow water and sewer connections per our determination of availability and to negotiate the
deal.
SHERIDAN DEANNEXATION - This is on hold until the agreement is done. Plano did
review it at the COW and didn't have any problems with it.
Discussion was held regarding approaching the landowners to the north of the City about
annexation. An "Options to Promote Annexation" list is being developed. (See attached) The
YBSD requires $1500 /acre to annex. Fox Metro is $2000 /acre, if their interceptor needs
extending. The area to the east needs water and sewer. We would like to them run a sewer from
Fox Metro and put a 500,000 gal water tower up and then pay themselves back with the $1800
connection credit or charge. Discussion was held regarding specific properties to the east on
Route 34.
Discussion was also held on Blackberry Estates at Route 47 and Kennedy Road. The
development agreement they have was that they would annex to the City once they were
contiguous. They are now contiguous. No decision was reached at this time.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Holly Baker.
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