Economic Development Minutes 2010 12-07-10
APPROVED 3/7/11
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Robyn Sutcliff
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
Attorney Dan Kramer
Lynn Dubajic
Mr. Loftus
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 6:30pm at which time he
welcomed all attendees.
Minutes for Correction/Approval
July 6, 2010 and October 5, 2010
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval
1. PC 2010-12 Christofferson PUD Amendment for Rezoning
Ms. Barksdale-Noble recapped this item and said these 3 parcels on Van Emmon Road
were originally zoned for PUD R-2 duplex. A request was made for B-2 for business
district. The Plan Commission voted favorably with five conditions being requested.
There is no plan for the property at this time, but the purpose is to rezone and re-classify
the property. This item will move forward to the Council consent agenda.
2. PC 2010-13 Text Amendment for OTB
The petitioner for this amendment is Ultimate Sports Bar and they are seeking to identify
an off-track betting facility as a special use in a B-2 district. The amendment will contain
a definition of an OTB (Off-Track Betting) facility and will only allow the facility to be
no more than 45% of floor area in a restaurant. At a recent Plan Commission meeting, it
was approved 7-2.
Alderman Werderich voiced his opinion and said that he was not 100% supportive of this
as a text amendment when it proceeds to the regular Council agenda.
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3. PC 2010-14 Special Use for OTB
The OTB petitioner, Hawthorne Race Course, has asked for special use approval for an
OTB facility within a B-2 district inside the Ultimate Sports Bar. Alderman Spears said
she previously had concerns about parking for the facility, however, that issue was
already addressed. Tenants at the Kendall Marketplace agreed to allow overflow parking
with a 15-day notice. It was also noted that there are 20 parking spaces in the strip mall
with additional parking in the back. Local businesses in the strip mall near the OTB are
in favor of this facility also. This item will appear on the Council regular agenda
December 14.
New Business
1. EDC2010-38 Building Permit Report for September and October 2010
Paul Zabel reported a small number of homes being built in Autumn Creek. No further
discussion.
2. EDC 2010-39 Building Inspection Report Summary for September and October
2010
It was noted that a Senior Engineering Tech has been assisting in inspections. Alderman
Spears asked about the high proportion of inspection failures from TPI. Mr. Zabel said
he is working with TPI and contractors about issues resulting in these failures. It was
noted that TPI charges for a second inspection, however, the City does not. Using a local
contractor was discussed, however, it could be a conflict of interest and inconsistencies
could also result. Mr. Zabel will look at the possibility of other contractors and report to
the committee next month.
3. EDC 2010-40 Foreclosure Update for October and November 2010
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said that the auction properties remained consistent for August-
October. Bank-owned homes increased in September and October and pre-foreclosures
stayed the same between August and November.
4. EDC 2010-41 Economic Development Committee Meeting Dates for 2011
It was agreed that in 2011, the committee would continue to meet on the first Tuesday of
the month at 6:30pm. The only exception will be in April.
5. EDC 2010-42 AT&T License Agreement Renewal
This agreement with AT&T would extend the city’s lease of parking spaces behind their
building at 116 E. Hydraulic for an additional 5 years to September 30, 2015. The City
Attorney has reviewed this agreement. This item will advance to the Council consent
agenda for a vote.
6. EDC 2010-43 Eldamain Road Reconstruction – Intergovernmental Agreement
The City Attorney has reviewed this agreement, however, the City will not have to pay
anything until the property develops. At that time, the city may choose to pass this cost
on to the developer. This will move to the Council consent agenda.
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Old Business
1. EDC 2010-23 Telecommunications Tower Fees
Staff was asked to look at fee structures for these towers when building permits are
requested. The flat fee decided upon was $750 each for the tower and shelter. A $250
fee will be charged for antenna locators. Ms. Barksdale-Noble will draft the ordinance
changes and bring this back to the next EDC meeting.
2. EDC 2010-29 Building Code Update Committee – Status Report
This committee met for their kickoff meeting on July 19 and has met each month since.
Mr. Zabel recapped their discussions and it is anticipated that the committee will
complete their reviews by early 2011.
3. EDC 2010-28 Zoning Commission – Status Report
This commission has met since May and finished 7 chapters. The members reviewed
state statutes, PUD ordinance, interactive conservation design, overlay of downtown area,
and solar energy as an alternative source. They expect to be done by fall of 2011
according to Ms. Barksdale-Noble.
Additional Business
Chairman Golinski asked about the impact of loss of personnel from Community
Development and Mr. Olson said any specific projects may be outsourced. Map services
may be diminished and it was noted that the software must be purchased or have
licensing. In previous discussions, the City talked about allowing other municipalities to
hire City personnel for outsource work such as mapping. At this time, the market is
saturated for this type of work according to Mr. Olson.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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