HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 7/14/2003 - Economic Development Commission Economic Development Commission Meeting
Monday, July 14,2003
McHenry Municipal Center
12:30 p.m.
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Present: Kit Carstens, Carol Chrisman, Donald Doherty, David Gelwicks, Phil Hintz, Janice Jones, Kathleen Kunzer,
Susan Low, Kathy Marinangel, Doug Martin, Doug M�einer, Dick Paegelow, Karen Patel.. Absent: William Bolger,
Daniel Curran, D. William Dodds, Debbie Harr, Joseph Napolitano, John Smith, John Swierk, Richaxd Wimmer. Also
in attendance was guest, Ken Kelgard, Deputy County Engineer.
Vice Chairn�an Doherty called the meetting to order at 12:30 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Maxeiner, seconded by Jones, to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2003 Board Meeting as presented. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Transnortation Presentation:West McHenry Bypass Update-McHenry County Deputy En�ineer Ken Kelgard
Vice Chairman Doherty introduced McHenry County Deputy Engineer Ken Kelgard who is the Project Manager for
the West McHenry Bypass. He reported the feasibility study has been completed A Public Hearing was conducted late
last fa11. Mr. Kelgard stated the proposed Bypass route is awaiting IDOT approval. The project will then be presented
to the County Board for approval. The project consultant is working with affected communities to assure the bypass
comdor right-of-way is preserved.
In response to an inquiry, Mr. Kelgard stated the proposed Bypass lies within the jurisdiction of McHenry, Johnsbur,
and Ringwood. The anticipated project cost is $75 million. At this time, there is a need to obtain corridor right-of-way
and secure funding to do the Phase I Report. The potential phasing of the project would likely include Phase I from
Route 120 to the south terminus at the Pacini Property.
� In response to a qucstion regarding the Route 53 North e�rtension, Mr. Kelgard stated the project report is on the
governor's desk awaiting his signature. Mr. Kelgard also noted the Crystal Lake Road improvements to install five
lanes to e�and from three lanes to five lanes between Route 176 and Hillside Lane is dependent upon right-of-way
acquisition.
Treasurer's Renort
Secretary/Treasurer Jones reported the balance in the EDC Treasury is $1255.69 following the $5 annual corporation
report fee paid to the State of Illinois
Motion by Marinangel, seconded by Maxeiner,to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
All ayes. Motion carried.
McHe County Industrial Council Report
Representative Gelwicks reported there was no meeting since the last meeting of the EDC.
Chamber Report
Chamber Chairman Paegalow expressed the Chambers gratitude for City assistance with preparing for Fiesta Days
events and noted the numerous events still planned for this week.
City Report
Martin stated the niimber of new residential building permits is up from last year. He reported on projects and
development occurring with the City,namely:
• Harley Davidson satellite store
• Adams Farm multi-use development plan revisions
� • Hallmark Homes townhome plan revisions
• Lincoln Hill iesidential subdivision adjacent to Liberry Trails
• Bank of Ame rica in Rubloff East Development
• Quiznos, Obe�rweiss and Panda Express in Rubloff East Outlot
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� • Morgan Hill townhomes on south Route 31
• Prairie Pointe Business Park on south Route 31
• Forced anneYation of surrounded islands of land with the City
• Professional Plaza Subdivision across from the NIMC campus
• Senior Housing project north of Holy Apostles Church
• Dunkin DonutsBaskin Robins facility on Elm Street at Ramble Road
Facade Improvement Grant Committee Report
There was no Fa�ade Improvement Grant Committee Report.
McHe County EDC Report
Patel reported a community survey had been sent out to all County communities. The MCEDC is in the process of
reconstructing their web site. The new home page should be up and running by September ls`
Patel noted the Tourism Committee is encouraging a11 County municipalities and government entities to join together
to advocate tourism destinations in McHenry County. Carstens, a member of the Tourism Committee, stated he has
met with various city mayors/managers/administrators regarding instituting a coalition of tourism dollars in order to
actively promote various events and activities in the County. He reported the Tourism Committee is scheduled to make
a presentation before the McHenry City Council at its July 21�` regularly scheduled meeting. The proposal is to
institute a municipal hotel tax which could be utilized to advertise tourism county-wide. It is anticipated the City of
McHenry would raise approximately $44,000 from this tax annually. The expected pro raia share to the County would
be$11,000.
Welcoming Cominittee Report
There was no Welcoming Committee Report.
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Special Projects Report� Riverwalk
Carstens reported the firm VOA has been selected by the City of McHenry as the architect for the Riverwalk Project.
A kickoff meeting with the architect is scheduled for July 22°d. On August 5�' at 7 p.m. at the Riverwalk Committee
Meeting, VOA will present their proposed timeline schedule and ideas. VOA will occupy one day each week an office
on Green Street in order to be available to the community for input, questions,etc.
It is also anticipated Council will give final approval to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. On August 12`�there will
be an opportunity for public input to the architect. Then, later in August, VOA will present a preliminary concept plan
for Council approval.
New Business
Vice Chairman Doherty opened discussion about changing the EDC Board meeting date back to the second Tuesday of
the month, as stated in the corporation bylaws. Following discussion, it was the consensus of those present to
recommend to Chairman Bolger the meetings be rescheduled to noon on the second Tuesday every other month.
Adjournment
Motion by Maxeiner, seconded by Chrisman,to adjourn at 1:36 p.m.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
'`. Ka en Kunzer, Recording Secr