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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/11/2018 - Community Development Committee Community Development Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018 Call to Order/Roll Call Chairwoman Condon called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Deputy Clerk Meadows called the roll. Roll call: Members present: Alderwoman Condon, Alderman Santi and Alderman Devine. Others present: Director of Community Development Polerecky and Officer Polidori. Public Comment Alderwoman Condon asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Committee Members. Resident John Wsol and resident Frank Serpico joined the Committee Members at the discussion table. Mr. Wsol expressed his concerns with the proposed location of the new Speedway fueling station. He reported that this area has drainage issues. In addition, he expressed his concerns with the underground fuel tanks. Resident Serpico offered no comments. They both thanked the Committee Members for their time. Discussion on Community Involvement Program Director Polerecky reported that one of the purposes of this meeting was to brainstorm on developing a Community Involvement Program. He identified various ways in which volunteers could effectively serve the community. Director Polerecky reported that he and Officer Polidori along with Attorney McArdle had addressed the liability aspect of the development of this type of program and he had included the draft liability release form in the packet. Director Polerecky commented on the key components and the methodology for the implementation of the program. He suggested the Committee Members consider the following:  Identifying projects, City projects vs private projects  An approval process for each project  Funding sources for each project  Project schedules  Advertising/Marketing A lengthy discussion ensued during which the Committee Members shared their thoughts and ideas on projects, funding, and partnering with other organizations. The Committee concurred that the program needed to be implemented slowly. They discussed the possibility in spring initiating a marketing campaign promoting a City Wide Clean-up Day. In which the City could possibly partner with Prairieland Disposal to provide roll-off containers at various locations. Director Polerecky asked the Committee Members to email himself and/or Officer Polidori with any additional ideas they may have regarding the implementation of the Community Involvement Program. Officer Polidori left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Department Updates Director Polerecky provided the Committee Members with updates on the department’s current activities. He reported that School District 15 has several playground improvement projects slated for this year. However the City is not responsible for inspecting their projects. Director Polerecky provided the Committee Members with an update on Jexal’s restaurant construction. He reported they are scheduled to break ground sometime this week. Director Polerecky provided the Committee Members with Hidden Pearl’s construction progress. He reported that the framing inspection had been completed. Director Polerecky commented on D.C. Cobbs’ patio and roof improvements. He noted that they are near completion. Director Polerecky reported that Cunat Brothers residential development continues to move forward. Director Polerecky provided the Committee with updates on JA Frate’s facility expansion, Centerga’s parking lot expansion and the remodeling of the Cath Lab, along with the progress of the Pearl Street Commons. A lengthy discussion ensued with respect to property maintenance violations. Director Polerecky commented briefly on the department’s new strategy in dealing with property maintenance violations. Adjournment There being no further public business to discuss, a Motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to adjourn from the public meeting at 8:35 p.m. Roll call: Vote 3-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Devine and Alderwoman Condon. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Debra Meadows, Deputy City Clerk Reviewed and approved this _____day of ___________2018. ________________________ Alderwoman Condon