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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/17/2020 - Economic Development CommissionCity of McHenry Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2020 Vice-Chairwoman Bremer called the November 17, 2020 regular meeting of the City of McHenry Economic Development Commission to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held via Zoom Web Conferencing and all information was announced to the public for attendance via Zoom or by Telephone. In attendance were the following: Bremer, Jessup, Mrachek, Pfeifer, Tenuto, Rankins, Mayor Jett and Alderman Schaefer. Absent: Bionda Also in attendance were Director of Economic Development Martin and Economic Development Coordinator Wolf. Public Comment: There was nobody in attendance for public comment. Approval of Meeting Minutes dated September 22, 2020 Motion by Rankins, seconded by Jessup to approve the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes of the Economic Development Commission, as presented. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Commissioner Reports Alderman Schaefer led a discussion on how the EDC might assist the Planning & Zoning Commission on communicating information on new developments. Director Martin explained the process the Planning & Zoning Commission goes through to recommend developments at public hearings. Developments may be added to the EDC agenda for discussion in the future to help communicate fact-based information on economic advantages of a development. Commissioner Mrachek joined the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Commercial Tenant Incentive Program Update Coordinator Wolf informed the Commission that another grant application was submitted for Ye Olde Corner Tap. It will be brought to City Council December 7. Shop & Dine McHenry Promotion Coordinator Wolf reported a corporate sponsorship marketing video campaign was launched toward helping our restaurants and bars market their carryout, delivery, curbside pickup and outdoor dining procedures on their websites and social media. We are working with a videographer who is in the process of making videos for 20 sponsored businesses. Sponsor donations were received from Black Diamond Plumbing, Medela, Joule Technology, the Bremer Team and Mel and Cynthia Jones-Locke. Mayor Jett left the meeting at 4:35 p.m. Business Recognition Program Attempts are still being made to schedule an anniversary recognition with Dreisilker for 66 years in McHenry. Director Martin and Coordinator Wolf are keeping track of any additional notable Economic Development Commission November 17, 2020 Page 2 anniversaries they hear about and ask the Commissioners to help keep them informed as they hear or notice mentions of business anniversaries in McHenry. Approval of 2021 Schedule The 2021 schedule was presented and discussed. Motion by Tenuto, seconded by Mrachek, to approve the 2021 Regular Meeting schedule of the Economic Development Commission, as presented. All approved. Motion carried. Staff Report Small Business Saturday is Saturday November 28, 2020. Director Martin shared information on a Manufacturing Pathways Consortium he’s involved with https://mfgpathways.com/. Meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.