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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 9/14/2004 - Economic Development Commission (3) Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 14, 2004 McHenry Municipal Center `- 12:30 p.m. Present: Kay Bates, Kit Carstens, Alan Hoffman,Janice Jones, Kathleen Kunzer, Kathleen Marinangel, Doug Martin. Absent: Bill Bolger, Daniel Curran, Dave Gelwicks, Phil Hintz, Sue Low, Doug Maxeiner, Ned Neumann, Joseph Napolitano,Dick Pagealow, Karen Patel, John Smith, Richard Wimmer. In the absence of the Chairman,Vice Chairman Doherty called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. Presentation: Media Productions for Communities In attendance was Mr. Quenton Galvin of Non-Stop Multimedia who was invited to make a presentation to the Commission by Chairman Gelwicks. Mr. Galvin provided a demonstration of a sample ma.rketing CDRom. He noted the CDRom is interactive and provides a wealth of information to interested parties. The cost of producing the CDRom is appro�mately$9,000-$10,000. Copies for distribution could be produced. A�proval of Minutes Motion by Jones, seconded by Marinangel, to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2004 regularly scheduled EDC Meeting as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report Secretary/Treasurer 7ones noted the current balance in the treasury of$995.69. She noted the EDC sent a plant in memory of former EDC founding Board Member and Chairman Joseph Gausden. The cost of the plant was $50. Motion by Carstens, seconded by Bates,to approve the Treasurer's Report. All Ayes. Motion carried. � McHenrY County Industrial Council Renort There was no McHenry County Industrial Council Report. Chamber Report Bates reported the Country Meadows Annual Event is scheduled for September 19"'from 10 a.m. until4 p.m. Country Meadows will include the traditional craft fair, as well as an antique auction road show, food venders and a farmers market. Bates also announced the Crrand Re-Opening of Route 120 including a Blue Ribbon Ciitfing Ceremony is scheduled for October 16"'. Special activities and events are planned to celebrate the conclusion of the Route 120 Improvement Project. Ciiv Report Martin reported building permit applications continue to come in at a good pace. He noted Morga��Iills townhomes should have its first occupancy permit soon. Evergreen Pa.rk Townhomes Final Plat was recently approved�nd should be recorded soon. Legend Lakes Neighborhoods 4 and 5 Fina1 Plats have also been recently approved for recording. Regarding commercial development, Martin stated Verlo Mattress will be open soon in the Eby Brown building. SBC regional office is relocating from Gracy Road to Inland Business Park. The Mobil Station at 1901 North Richmond Road is in the process of razing its existing buildings and constructing new structures on the premises. Martin also reported Northgate East has some interested prospects for their commercial development. Martin also reported the revised concept plan of Gerstad's Adams Farm development is being discussed at a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The senior housing development on Charles Miller Road is close to occupancy. China Light may reopen within the next couple of months. In conclusion, Martin reported a balcery ice cream shop will be opening soon on Green Street. � Transnortation l�eport 'I'here was no Transportation Report. Page 2 EDC September 14,2004 � Snecial Projects Report-Riverwalk Cazstens reported several developers are being pursued. There appear to be four serious developers who are interested in four different sites along Boone Creek. He noted McHenry Country Club is proposing to sell a portion of Hole#1. The project would include a pool, sauna and workout rooms. Carstens suggested the Boaxd look at the"Rebuilding Neighborhood Retail"website. He noted a link to this site could be incorporated into the City's website. He stressed in addition to big box retail, the City needs small mom/pop specialty shops in the downtown area, especially along the Riverwalk. The Riverwalk needs residential re-development downtown to support the retail development. The city needs to create a place where people want to be —to make the Riverwalk a destination location. Carstens stated it is the goal of the Riverwalk Founda.tion to have approved plans in for permitting by the end of this year. Marinangel suggested the City consider a parking ga.rage in the downtown area. Welcomin�Committee Re�ort There was no Welcoming Committee Report. McHenry County EDC Tourism Committee Report There was no Tourism Committee Report. AdHoc Committee Report on 2004 Goals and Objectives There was no AdHoc Committee Report. Downtown Redevelo�ment � Martin reported the Community Development Department has created a Parking Priority Redevelopment Site List. Copies of the List are available at the Community Development Department. Martin also reported the Depariment is in the process of creating a booklet of Design Standards and Overlay Districts. This booklet will also address tear-down issues. Carstens opined the City has been very pro-active in creating a Parcel Inventory Guide of available sites for purchase and/or redevelopment. Carstens also stated the City's Design Standards will set the tone for the Riverwalk; the standards will set the"bar"higher for potential Riverwalk projects. Other Business It was noted the main topic of the 11/12/04 McHenry Chamber Municipal Summit Luncheon will be the Riverwalk. Adjoumment Motion by Jones, seconded by Marinangel,to adjoum at 1:35 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Kunzer, Recording Secretary �