HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 7/11/2006 - Economic Development Commission Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
McHenry Municipal Center
�' 12:30 p.m.
Present: Kay Bates, Bill Bolger, Dave Gelwicks, Kathleen Kunzer, Kathy Marinangel, Douglas Maxeiner,
Jack Minero, Joe Napolitano, Ned Neumann, Dick Paegelow, Richard Wimmer. Absent: Kit Carstens, Sue
Low. Guests in attendance: Theresa Lane, Supt. McHenry School District 156.
The July 1 l, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting of the McHenry Economic Development Commission was
called to order by C'hairman Wimmer at 12:35 p.m.
Ap�roval of Minut��
Gelwicks referenced the first sentence of paragraph 1, page 5 of the May 9, 2006 minutes of the EDC Boa.rd
Meeting. He asked that the minutes be amended to state "Gelwicks requested the City Report be reinstated".
City Administrator Maxeiner pointed out a typogaphical enor on the second line of page 4, "incite" should
be changed to "insight".
Motion by Neumann, seconded by Marinangel, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2006 regularly
scheduled EDC Meeting as amended. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Marinangel stated for the record she could not in her memory recall the EDC Board attacking Staff for action
taken by Council. Marinangel also stated she believes Boazd members of the EDC and Staff have acted
appropriately in EDC meetings.
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Cit,�eQort
Napolitano provided the Commission with a development report noting the following:
• Legend Lakes Neighborhood 1 Townhomes east of Curran Road - Kimball Hill is in the process of
seeking City approval for Final Plat;
• Cunat's Patriot Estates age-restricted development is nearly ready to move forward;
• Town and Country Homes IDD Oaks at Irish Prairie is also preparing to move forward;
• Shops at the Fox River commercial development continues to move forward and includes Dick's, Bed
Bath & Beyond, PetsMart, Best Buy, Kinko's, Fed Ex and potentially a Wickes Furniture and Old
Navy;
• Advance Auto on Borden Street is under construction;
• Napa Auto Parts is building a new facility behind Culver's in Adams Commercial Center;
• Mobile is in the process of redeveloping their site at Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road;
• Council recently approved a Java Jo'z drive-thru kiosk in the McHenry Plaza Shopping Center;
• MEI Development is proposing a multi-tenant building south of the McHenry Savings Bank;
• Municipal Drive extension was recently let for bid; bids came in higher than expected. Construction
is expected to start this year;
• Riverwalk Phase I construction began Monday, July 10�'; Council is proceeding with the issuance of
bonds to pay for its construction; proceeds to pay off the bonds will come from the TIF District;
� Medical Arts Building has been demolished; the site is currently being graded; only 3 RFQ's were
submitted fallowing the City's request for qualified develapers of this site.
�' In response to Bates inquiry, Maxeiner stated discussions with Target included their intent to upgrade their
current facility. W<<1Mart intends to have a Super WalMart facility every six miles along the Route 31
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� corridor. They have expressed interest regarding certain properties within as well as those on the perimeter of
the City regarding a Super Wa1Mart facility. Maxeiner noted this is a very fluid matter.
Responding to an inquiry from Marinangel regarding limitations on the number of new rooftops permitted,
Napolitano stated Council restricts the number of permits issued within annexation agreements. M�einer
noted Council neg��tiates with each developer; there is no overall cap for the number of building permits
issued, however.
Marinangel inquired as to the potential impact of the Terra Cotta development on the City. City
Administrator M�einer responded the commercial portion of the development will compete with City retail
industry. The residfmtial component might shop in McHenry as it is in closer proximity than Crystal Lake.
Gelwicks inquired if the City is aware of any interest in the Morrie's Garage site on the southeast corner of
Route 31 and Charles Miller Road. He noted the property is unsightly. Maxeiner responded this property lies
within the County's jurisdiction. The County has been contacted regarding the state of the property. The City
has encouraged the County and/or IDOT to acquire the property to allow for Charles Miller Road and Route
31 right-of-way improvements and/or expansion. Minero noted recent discussions have occurred between the
Baptist Church and the owner of Morrie's property.
Gelwicks inquired if there were plans for McDonald's to relocate on the Pacini Property on the northwest
corner of the Bull Valley Road and Route 31 intersection. Maxeiner stated it is hoped this can be
accomplished.
`-- Neumann inquired if Town and Country Homes would be required to e�end Veteran's Parkway in the first
phase of their Oaks at Irish Prairie development. Maxeiner responded in the affirmative. Neumann opined
this is important in order to provide both east and west access to the new Family Service facility in Prairie
Point Subdivision north of Veteran's Parkway.
Neumann questioned how the City made developers aware of the Request for Qualifications for the Medical
Arts Building. Maxeiner responded the City advertised, used word of mouth, and spoke to developers who
have completed similar projects. Some discussion followed regarding what is required to be submitted and
considered during an RFQ process.
Bates inquired if there was any update on the redevelopment of the Justen Funeral Home property on Elm
Street. Maxeiner stated Mark Justen still owns the property and might choose to redevelop it on his own.
Committee Reports
Banquet Facility Recruitment:
Chairman Bates reported the committee will be meeting in early August with a prospective land owner. The
committee continues to work towards having a banquet facility in town.
Kottke Green Street Development:
Chairman Wimmer reported he had met with Cindy Kottke who appears to be well on her way to acquiring
all the property she needs for her redevelopment project. Her concern at this time is what to do with existing
tenants. She will contact the committee if she needs EDC assistance.
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� Riverwalk Phase 2 Recruitment:
Kunzer provided the Commission with Chairman Carstens report. Carstens and Allen Miller went to the
grand opening of Bob Hummel's restaurant in Palatine. They are working with Bob to put McHenry at the
top of his list. Carstens is also working with another developer regarding a different parcel. Carstens is
attempting to get developers to meet with his sub-committee in an effort to bring development forward. So
far this has not been accomplished, but he will continue to try. Finally, Carstens has been successful in
encouraging his la�idlord to tuck-point and add new awnings to the McHenry Trading Company building.
This should help the aesthetics of the building, particularly in light of this portion of the Riverwalk.
Other Business
Theresa Lane, Su��erintendent of District 156 effective July l, 2006 was introduced. She has previous
experience in the cc►mmunity and seeks to be involved in McHenry's future.
Some discussion o��curred regarding the need for all existing commissioners as well as prospective board
members to complete a board application. Chairman Wimmer noted the submittal of a completed application
shows intent that t:he board member intends to remain active and will participate and attend meetings,
activities and functions of the board.
City Administrator M�einer reported Staff has been working with Centegra to complete the ring road
around their campus and to create a connector to Ridgeview Drive from the Centegra campus as well as from
the Irish Prairie Subdivision. This will assist in directing tr�c to the signalized intersection of Bull Valley
Road and Ridgeview Drive.
`-- During a brief discussion regarding the Pacini Property, Gelwicks noted although interest has been expressed
in purchasing and developing portions of this property, the owners intend to dispose of this property only as
a single pa.rcel.
Adjournment
Motion by Gelwicks, seconded by Maxeiner, to adjourn at 1:07 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kat leen Kunzer, Recording Secret
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