Economic Development Minutes 2011 08-02-11
APPROVED 9/6/11
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Marty Munns
Alderman Jackie Milschewski
Alderman Diane Teeling
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Other Guests
Attorney James Binninger
Economic Development Director Lynn Dubajic
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marty Munns at 6:30pm.
Minutes for Correction/Approval
July 5, 2011
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission/ZBA for Approval:
None
New Business
1. EDC-2011-27 Building Permit Report for June 2011
No comments
2. EDC 2011-28 Building Inspection Report Summary for June 2011
Alderman Teeling asked if persons requesting inspections were responsible for payment.
Those persons do pay for building inspections, however, Ms. Barksdale-Noble noted that
some plan reviews have fee locks. Next month, this report will reflect those fees.
3. EDC 2011-29 Removal of SSAs from Undeveloped Portion of Grande Reserve
Attorney Jim Binninger was present to discuss this item. If an SSA is not used, it will
still be reflected as an encumbrance on property titles.This could impact financing
negatively in a home sale/purchase. Mr. Olson said the Bank of America has asked the
City to dissolve the SSA and he recommended this action to the committee. This item
will move to the next City Council consent agenda.
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4. EDC 2011-30 Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Taxi Cabs
There is currently no code for taxicabs. Chairman Munns asked who would perform
inspections. Mr. Olson said the Police Chief or Code Official would do these. At this
time, there is only one “demand based” taxi service and it is operated out of a residence.
Possible fees were discussed as well as taxi zones. (Alderman Milschewski noted a
spelling error in the proposed ordinance). Requirements include licensing of cabs and
drivers as well as fingerprinting, applications, insurance, basic vehicle standards, rates
need to be filed and hours of operation determined. The attorney also suggested only 1
cab be allowed to be parked in a residential driveway
Alderman Milschewski also suggested this ordinance be reviewed by the Public Safety
committee, so Mr. Olson will present it at theit next meeting.
Old Business
1. EDC 2011-26 Transportation to Water Park Ideas
Ms. Barksdale-Noble spoke with a representative of the water park and put him in touch
with a KATS transportation official. It was noted that anyone wishing a ride must
register 2 days in advance and Mr. Olson stated that the grant for the system limits their
operation. Alderman Milschewski suggested Septran, however, that would most likely
involve a private contract. No further action at this time since the water park is nearing
the end of their season.
2. EDC 2011-13 Digital Billboard Signs – Discussion
Ms. Barksdale-Nobile said contact was made with an advertising company. A possible
billboard size of 10 foot by 40 foot was discussed which is approximately the size of the
Kendall Marketplace sign. Mr. Olson said he saw a billboard sign in the Plainfield area
on Rt. 59 and it was neither too bright or caused glare. The sign displayed 4 different
municipal advertisements along with other ads.
Alderman Milschewski said that Yorkville is more of a rural community and feels that
will be lost if a billboard sign is installed. Alderman Teeling also said she did not favor
them. A short-term lease agreement was suggested by Alderman Funkhouser. The sign
by the train tracks on Rt. 47 was estimated at 10x30 and it was noted that the size can be
limited by ordinance. Ms. Dubajic said many local businesses inquire about the
billboards.
3. EDC 2011-22 Development Fee Research
Ms. Barksdale-Noble provided a spreadsheet listing all the fee locks with a detailed list of
those about to expire. Most others are due within 4-5 years. This list is under the old
ordinance. Alderman Teeling asked what the standard is in other communities. This
depends on their capital programs. Ms. Barksdale-Noble said that Plainfield has
dispensed with their impact fee and Sugar Grove cut theirs in half. Ms. Milschewski
asked how the fee reduction would impact the City. The reduction would cover any
future building, however, it was noted that the City Hall is paid for now. It is hoped that
other departments will make cuts as well. This item will move to the City Council
consent agenda.
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Additional Business
Ms. Dubajic said even though there is no active building, land cash is being discussed.
Mr. Olson said this will be reviewed by the Park Board and School District. An analysis
will also be needed. The current land cash value is $101,000 per each undeveloped acre.
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Alderman Funkhouser said he had received a call regarding an inspection that was
scheduled for the next day. However, because it was the only one, it was cancelled that
afternoon. The caller was upset and wished to know the reason why. Ms. Barksdale
Noble will research this.
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A JULIE locate report was requested by Alderman Teeling for the last week or 30 days.
She noted that one person had previously done this job and now it has been transferred to
another department.
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Ms. Teeling also asked about Hopper’s and it was noted that they will be at Hometown
Days.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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