Economic Development Minutes 2011 03-07-11
APPROVED 6/7/11
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 7, 2011, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Wally Werderich
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
Other Guests
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 6:30pm and he welcomed
all attendees.
Minutes for Correction/Approval
December 7, 2010
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
None
New Business
1. EDC 2011-01 Downtown Merchants Association Discussion
Chairman Golinski said there is a group of downtown merchants who wish to revive the
Merchants Association and they have held two meetings. He asked that this be tabled
until next month to allow the merchants to be notified of the EDC meetings.
2. EDC 2011-06 Building Permit Report for November and December 2010 and
January 2011
There was no discussion
3. EDC 2011-07 Building Inspection Report Summary for November & December
2010 and January 2011
No discussion
4. EDC 2011-04 Foreclosure Update – 2010 Summary
5. EDC 2011-08 Foreclosure Update for January and February 2011
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said there were peaks and valley in the 2010 foreclosures and 2011
is starting the same. She said the inventory is beginning to level off. It was noted there
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about 400 bank-owned properties in the City at this time. The committee had a brief
discussion about current conditions and possible future requirements for home-buying. It
was noted that there are currently 6600 rental units in Yorkville with about 740 of those
in some state of foreclosure or bank-owned, etc.
6. EDC 2011-05 Grainco FS – TIF Assistance Application
Chairman Golinski and Lynn Dubajic asked for advance notification to this committee
whenever TIF Applications are received. Ms. Olson said there are no development plans
at this time for the property, however, he would bring these matters forward in the future.
It was reported that Grainco wants to demolish buildings for marketability of the
property. Attorney Orr has spoken with Grainco and they requested money upfront.
However, a development plan must be present and there is no front-funding.
Ms. Dubajic asked if there is a list of eligible reimbursement costs. Ms. Barksdale-Noble
will forward an available list to her.
Grainco has agreed to re-develop the site by December 31, 2014. Chairman Golinski
summarized that this piece of property could be very instrumental in kick-starting the
downtown.
7. EDC 2011-09 Proposed Developer/Petitioner Deposit Account Form
Ms. Barksdale-Noble developed a standardized petitioner account form. This was in
response to previous issues related to tracking developer petitions and deposit accounts.
The form would advise petitioners of the process and require a sign-off holding the
individual financially responsible. She requested feedback from the committee and they
agreed this was a good tool. The Attorney and Finance Director have reviewed this.
8. EDC 2011-10 Ordinance Regarding Fee Schedule for Zoning Applications/Petitions
Currently, City fees are found in various parts of the City Code. The zoning-related fees
will not change, but will be placed in one spot. Any changes would be in amendment
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form. This will move to the March 22 City Council meeting.
Old Business
1. EDC 2010-23 Telecommunications Tower Fees
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This is a draft ordinance for tower fees and will be moved to the March 22 Council
meeting. Chairman Golinski noted an article that said cell towers might become obsolete
and be replaced by smaller antennas mounted on light poles.
Additional Business
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:54pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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