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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 1/11/2005 - Economic Development Commission McHENRY ECONOMtG DEVELQPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Grr�:en Street,McHanry,tllinois 6005� �81�363-2100 e-mail: kkunzerCcDci.mchenrv.il.us fax:815-363-2128 �. MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Agenda Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:30 p.m. Municipal Building —Council Chambers 1) Approval of Minutes: November 9, 2004 regularly scheduled meeting 2) Treasurer's Report 3) McHenry County Industrial Council Report 4) Chamber Report 5) City Report 6) Transportation Report `-- 7) Special Projects Report 8) McHenry County EDC Tourism Committee Report 9) Ad Hoc Committee Report Report on 2004 Goals and Objectives 10) Downtown Redevelopment 11) Other Business Posted and Mailed January 3,2005 � Executive Board: David Gelwicks,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens � Memorandum To: EDC Board Members Fm: Secretary/Treasurer Jones Date: January 3, 2005 Subj: 2005 Board Meeting Schedule � The 2005 regularly scheduled Economic Development Commission Board Meeting dates have been established as follows: Tuesday, January 11 , 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 12:30 p.m. All meetings will take place in the Municipal Center in the Council Chambers. As a reminder, no lunch will be served. /kmk �.. Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday,November 9, 2004 McHenry Municipal Center �-- 12:30 p.m. Present: Bill Bolger. Kit Carstens, Donald Doherty, David Gelwicks, Phil Hintz, Janice Jones, Kathleen Marinangel, Doug Martin, Joseph Napolitanq Ned Neumann, Dick Paegelow. Absent: Kay Bates, Daniel Curran, Alan Hoffman Kathi Kunzer, Sue Low, Doug Maxeiner, Karen Patel,John Smith, Richard Wimmer. Chairman Gelwicks called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. A�vroval of Minutes Motion by Doherty, seconded by Cazstens,to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2004 regularly scheduled EDC Meeting as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report Secretary/Treasurer Jones noted the cunent balance in the treasury of$977.69. Recording fees to change vfficers for 2004 cost$18 which accounted for the payout of$18. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Marinangel,to approve the Treasurer's Report. All Ayes. Motion carried. McHen �r� Cowriy Industrial Council Report There was no McHenry County Industrial Council Report. Secreta,ry Jones will verify that dues have been paid and that the EDC is still on the Council's mailing list. Chamber Report Paegelow reported the Country Meadows Annual Event was low on crafters, however all participants enjoyed the new � location in Petersen Park.The Farmer's Market and Antique Appraisal Service were greatly received. A Chamber Scramble was held on November 5�'. A mixer is scheduled for this evening at the Founta.in Shoppes and a mu�er is scheduled for Tuesday,November 16�'as well, at the new credit union on Route 31. Fiesta Days plans for 2005 aze progressing. Sug,gestion was made to incorporate country music on Saturday. In response to an inquiry,the Chamber membership is currently at 680 and continues to rise. Some discussion followed regarding ways to encourage Chamber membership. It was noted communication to existing and poteirtial Chamber members is admirable. City Report Martin reported building permit applications are greatly reduced from this time last year. Projects in progress include: l. Ada.ms Fann Property-anne�tion public hearing on November 16, 2004; 2 Inland Busincss Park Property now owned by Cunat Brothers-will present a senior housing project before the Planning and Zoning Commission; 3. Pacini Properiy located at Bull Va11ey Road and Route 31 -beginning site development work; 4. Budreck Property on Barreville Road - Town and Country preseirting Council with a preliminary plat and engineering for 400 single-family homes; 5. Advance Auto irrterested in locating in McHenry off of Borden Street; 6. Taco BelULong John Silvers new building proposed on existing Taco Bell site; 7. Northgate East-no further discussion or proposed development. In response to an inquiry, Napolitano stated the City has contracted with Smith Engineering Consultants to perform a � city-wide transportation study. He noted critical primary intersection traffic courrts would be available at the completion of the study. Page 2 EDC September 14,2004 Transnortation Report �" Brief discussion occuned regarding the Village of McCullom Lake's attempt to block the West McHenry Bypass through their village. Bolger suggested the EDC support the Bypass from Gracy Road to Route 120 and not get into a discussion or dispute regarding the e�ct location of the Bypass north of Route 120. Suggestion was madc by Marinangel that the County secure right-of-way from the Village of McCullom Lake for the future etctension of the Bypass north of Route 120. Carstens pointed out once the homes are built in the Village of McCullom Lake, it would be impossible to secure the right-of-way through those properties. Doherty stated he understood the Courny requested the Village of McCullom Lake preserve a comdor for the ultimate construction of the Bypass through the Village. He noted the Bypass construction timeline projection is for 5-7 years. Discussion continued. Secretary Jones suggested the commissioners direct their inquiries regarding the City of McHenry's position on this matter to City Administrator Maxeiner.Neumann opined the Courrty should secure the right-of-way as opposed to preverrting properry owners from developing their property due to the possible construction of a Bypass in the distant future. �ecial Proje�ts Renort-Riverwalk Carstens reported he spoke with the Riverwalk design planners yesterday and plans are due to be presented to the City Council within the ne�two, to three weeks. He also reported the McHenry Country Club approved selling land from Hole#1 at the end of Country Club Drive. This land could be used to connect to the Riverwalk, if soil borings permit, to sell the land to a developer, etc. It was noted the McHenry Country Club is adjacent to the TIF District, but is not included in the TIF District at this time. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the poternial hole realignment of the Country Club. Welcoming Committee Report �..- There was no Welcoming Committee Report. McHenry County EDC Tourism Committee Report Carstens stated the second tourism round-up was held and was greeted with great enthusiasm. T'he City of McHenry passed the HoteUMotel T�. The Tourism Committee intends to approach the City of Woodstock and the City of Crystal Lake before yearend regarding the passage of a hotel tax, similar to the City of McHenry. The City of Woodstock is being asked to pass the hotel ta.�c.The City of Crystal Lake is being asked to share a portion of their hotel tax with the County Tourism Committee for the benefit of all. The County Tourism Committee intends the initiation of a County Visitor's Bureau. When the County Visitor's Bureau has been fully established, with an Executive Director in place,the state will recognize the CVB and the Courrty EDC will be phased out of its involvement in the CVB. The CVB will then be self-supporting from County hotellmotel taY assessments to local municipalities. In response to an inyuiry, Carstens stated the monies realized from hoteUmotel ta7c should conceivably be utilized to expand tourism and to attract tourists in the participating municipalities and the County. AdHoc Committee Report on 2004 Goals and Objectives There was no AdHoc Committee Report. Downtown Redevelopment Napolitano reported there bas been serious interest indicated by a party in re-opening the Whale's Tail as a restaurant. Interest was also shown in securing a CVS at the corner of Route 31 and 120, although that appears not to be moving forward at this time. Napolitano, responding to an inquiry, stated Council recently approved an engineering study investigating the � possibility of expanding Route 31 to four lanes from Panera Bread south to Route 31's urtersection with Route 120. Marinangel suggested the city review the possibility of modifying the Route 31 North intersection to a four-way intersection in order to accommoda.te left-turns from the rear of Green Street businesses and the McHenry Savings Bank parking lot. Page 3 EDC September 14,2004 �" 2005 Board Meeting Schedule Secretary Jones presented the following schedule for 2005 Board Meetings: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesda.y,May 10,2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13,2005 12:30 p.m. Tuesday,Nov. 8, 2005 12:30 p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Hoffinaq to approve the EDC 2005 Board Meeting Schedule as stated. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion: Location One Intemet S,�� Napolitano reported the Location One Internet System (LOIS) is a search program available on the internet. The goal of the program is to ma.tch up developers with available parcels which would suit their needs. Napolitano stated he is the City's designated contact for the program and will maintain the City's information on the system. Once all of the information has been inputted,the site will be linked to other system sites that are available. Napolitano stated this program will provide a much-needed tool to facilita.te the development of vacant properties in the City. The system would include all types of available properties except for residential parcels. Other Business Doherty inquired as to the status of the China Light building. Napolitano responded work has finally begun on the interior of the restaurant. � Adjournment Motion by Bolger, seconded by Gelwicks,to adjoum at 1:32 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Kunzer,Recording Secretary � McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELUPMENT CfJMMISSION 333 South Oreen Stnest,NkH�nry,Iliihois 60050 (81b)36S-2t00 e�nail: kkunzerCcDci.mchenrv.il.us fax:815-363-2128 ,L- Economic Development Commission November 2004 Treasurer's Report Balance as of 12/1/04 $977.69 Date of Transaction Income Expenditure Balance Previous Balance $977.69 � Current Balance as of 1/3/05 $977.69 signed: �e: Janice C. Jones, Secretary/Treasurer � _ _ � __�� Executive Board: David Gelwicks,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens City of McHenry ��' � � �'� � ��`�3 € McHenry Economic Development Bank Reconciiiation McHenry Savings Bank Fiscal Year End 04/30/05 , FUND 730-ACCT 100 05/31/04 O6/30/04 07/31/04 08/31/04 09/30/04 10/31/04 11/30/04 12/31/04 01/31/05 02/28/05 03/31/05 04/30/05 � Balance per Bank 1,000.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 O/S Checks (5.00) , Reconciled Bank Balance 995.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977. 977.69 - - - . - Balance Per G/L 995.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 j Interest - _ Reconciled Book Balance 995.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 977.69 - - - . - 1 E Discre anc - - - - - - - - - - ____�_____�_____"__� � / l