Economic Development Minutes 2011 10-04-11
APPROVED 11/01/11
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Marty Munns Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Jackie Milschewski Alderman Diane Teeling
Other City Officials
Mayor Gary Golinski
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Code Official Mark Hardin
Other Guests
Jake Daab, Pulte Homes/Autumn Creek
Ken Huhn, HR Green/Autumn Creek
Chuck Byrum, Meltzer Parrill & Stelle/Autumn Creek
Peter Raphael/William Blair
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marty Munns at 6:30pm.
Citizen Comments:
None
Minutes for Correction/Approval
September 6, 2011
The minutes were approved as read.
New Business
1. EDC 2011-37 Building Permit Report for August 2011
Alderman Funkhouser noted the permits seemed to be trending up slightly.
2. EDC 2011–38 Building Inspection Report Summary for August 2011
Per committee request, Ms. Barksdale-Noble said she included the B&F inspection
report.
3. EDC 2011-39 Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United
City of Yorkville and the Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said BKFD also provided input for this agreement and the
amendment will apply to the fee sheet. When the building codes were amended, it
included operational permits and false alarm fees and this agreement will serve to
memorialize this action. It will move forward to City Council and a Public Hearing is not
needed. A draft ordinance was also included.
Alderman Funkhouser asked if the $25 operational permit fee was typical. This fee will
cover administrative and paper costs and Ms. Barksdale-Noble said it is a one-time fee.
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It will apply to all new or existing businesses that fall into any one of six categories noted
in a memo from her.
This item moves forward to the Council consent agenda.
4. EDC 2011-40 Autumn Creek – PUD Amendment & Re-subdivision of Phase 1
Final Plat
Ms. Barksdale-Noble gave an overview of this item. In the previous year, the Autumn
Creek ordinance was amended and there was language stating the City would reconsider
a re-plat of townhomes to single family. Pulte has done an analysis of the market trends
to determine the types of homes appropriate for the current market and as a result, have
re-platted their lots. Originally there were 24 multi-family lots with 107 units and 31
single family lots are now proposed reducing the density by 30%.
There was also a requirement for a fiscal impact analysis. Staff was provided with 2010
tax year information about the SSA. Pulte will be required to front fund the SSA in the
amount of $1.8 million. Consequently, there is no negative impact to future
homeowners. Homeowner association fees will also not have a negative impact due to
the re-platting. A 1% decrease is expected in each home contribution. According to
Peter Raphael, in order to reduce the density, a portion of the bond has to be pre-paid and
these payments will be made at the time the plats are recorded.
Alderman Teeling asked how Pulte would accomplish decreased homeowner assessment
with fewer people. Pulte will contribute money for this since there is not as much
demand for townhomes and there will be more contributors with single-family homes.
Alderman Funkhouser asked if new products would be available with the new lots.
According to Mr. Daab a new ranch product may be introduced. Ms. Teeling said it is
more advantageous to see some building occurring rather than nothing. She also asked if
this would also take place in Bristol Bay, however, it is not known at this time.
This item will also go to Plan Commission for a Public Hearing in November and then
move forward to City Council.
Old Business
None
Additional Business
Mayor Golinski discussed the ‘Jail of the Dead” at the former jail. He has toured it and
he thinks it is worthwhile project and will attract people downtown. Ms. Teeling also
said proceeds help with expenses there. Some windows have been replaced, painting
has been done and the building has been cleaned. Electrical work will be done and the
drama club is assisting with the theatrical portion. The Fire Department has also
approved the facility. Volunteers are needed according to Mayor Golinski.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:50pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
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Marlys Young