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MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Agenda
Tuesday, January 8, 2002
12:00 Noon
Municipal Building — Council Chambers
1) Approval of Minutes; �
November 13, 2001 Regular Board Meeting
2) Nominating Committee Report
3) Treasurer's Report Jones
4) McHenry County Industrial Council Report Gelwicks
5) Chamber Report Harr
6) City Report Althoff/Lobaito/Napolitano
� Building Report
Fa�ade Improvement Grant
7) Transportation Gausden
8) Special Projects Report
Riverwalk Committee Report Carstens
Donation Report Bolger
9) Welcoming Committee Report Althoff
10) McHenry County EDC Report Patel
McHenry County Tourism Council
Posted and Mailed January 2,2002
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Executive Board: Joseph Gausden,William Bolger,Janice Jones, Deborah Harr
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Memorandum
To: EDC Board Members
Fm: Secretary/Treasurer Jones
Date: January 2, 2002
Subj: 2002 EDC Meeting Schedule
REMINDER-The 2002 Meeting Schedule is as follows:
EDC Board Meetings
Noon
City Council Chambers
January 8, 2002
� March 12, 2002
May 14, 2002
July 9, 2002
September 10, 2002
November 12, 2002
Please mark your calendazs accordingly.
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Economic Development Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
McHenry Municipal Center
12:00 Noon
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Present: William Bolger, Kit Cazstens, Carol Chrisman, Joseph Gausden, David Gelwicks, Janice Jones,
Kathleen Kunzer, John Lobaito, Kathleen Marinangel, Doug Martin, Jeff O'Connell, Karen Patel, Scott
Smith,Norb Wolter.
Absent: Pamela AlthofF, Daniel Curran, D. Wm. Dodds, Donald Doherty, Debbie Harr, Joseph Napolitano,
Jim McKinley, John Smith, John Swierk, Richard Wimmer.
Chairman Gausden called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m: Minutes of the September 11, 2001 Board
Meeting were approved by unanimous consent.
Treasurer's Re�ort
Secretary/Treasurer Jones reported there is a current balance of$1,123.69 in the EDC Account. In response
to an inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the City's 2001-2002 budget has allocated $10,000 to be
utilized in conjunction with the Riverwalk Project, subject to the City's internal Ourchasing policy.
McHenry Countv Industrial Council Report
Representative Gelwicks was unable to attend the last meeting of the Council. President of the McHenry
County EDC Kazen Patel was in attendance and noted the Industrial Council Meetings will be changing from
monthly to quarterly. Additionally, there will be a new format, which should be more relatable and subject
matter more timely.
� Chamber Report
Bolger noted Cha.mber CEO Harr was attending the McHenry Bank and Trust groundbreaking and luncheon
and would not be in attendance at today's EDC meeting.
Cit�Report
City Administrator Lobaito introduced City Planner poug Martin who provided the Building Report in the
absence of Director Napolitano. Planner Martin noted the City's building activity is moving forward at a
record-setting pace. The City is currently ahead of Year 2000 yearend totals.
Director Napolitano will provide the Fa�ade Improvement Grant Report at the next Board Meeting.
City Administrator Lobaito stated the City recently received correspondence from Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) informing the City the Route 120 Improvements are still slated to be completed in
2002. The City Council will need to make a decision by January 2002 as to amount of monies which can be
expended for the City's share of these improvements, i.e. water main improvements, street light replacement,
and sidewalk replacement.
City Administrator Lobaito reported the City received grant monies from the Illinois First and Member
Initiative Funds in the amount of $153,000 designated for Police Department Equipment. The City also
received a Community Development Block Crrant in the amount of$140,000 to be utilized for Edgebrook
Drainage Improvements Phase 2 (from Route 31 to the Headwall at Edgebrook School).
The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Council has
�"" begun discussion and consideration of potential capital improvement projects for the next fiscal year, 2002-
2003. At this point the following projects totaling approximately $9 million are being considered: Drainage
Improvements, Water/Sewer Services, the Riverwalk, Municipal Facilities, Transportation.
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�.. Recognizing the City's greatest revenue source is Sales Tax dollars ($5 million out of an $11 million
budget), and in light of the economy since the events of September 11`h, the City will be watching very
carefully the impact on sales tax revenues when the December quarterly reports are available. The December
report will provide d�ite from third quarter activity.
In response to an inc{uiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated the Walgreen's building permit was issued on
November 9, 2001.
Special Projects Report: Riverwalk
Carstens noted the City has hired a Project Planner, Trkla, Pettigrew and Associates, to conduct the
feasibility study for the TIF District to finance the Riverwalk. Riverwalk Committee members have met with
area merchants whose business will be impacted by the Riverwalk. Carstens stated the Ponerellis will be
coming forward with a development plan for the land adjacent to McHenry Savings Bank property.
Carstens reported there is a Riverwalk Committee Meeting scheduled for December 4, 2001 at the McHenry
Municipal Center. Nancy Fike, of the McHenry County Historical Society, will provide a presentation on
historical data relevant to the Riverwalk implementation.
Bolger reported approximately $75,000 has been contributed in money and in-kind donations toward the
Riverwalk Project. He noted the support and generosity of the community is to commended. He suggested
the Riverwalk Cominittee provide a plaque whereby donors could be recognized. The plaque could be
displayed at the Municipal Center until such time as the Riverwalk becomes a reality. Carstens stated ideas
� for the plaque would be researched and brought forwazd for further discussion at the December 4"' meeting.
Bolger also reported grant monies are being sought from the Grand Victoria Fund. Utility companies have
also been solicited for funding for the Riverwalk Project.
Bolger stated Mayor Althoff along with Assistant Administrator Maxeiner is meeting today with TIF
Attorney Kathy Orr and Riverwalk Project Planners in Chicago. It is hoped a TIF timeline will be developed
as a result of this meeting. The current target date for implementation of the TIF Ordinance is March 1, 2002.
City Administrator Lobaito noted Council directed Staff to determine how the City can best acquire
easements for installation of the Riverwalk.
Welcoming Committee Report
Jones stated she and Mayor Althoff have drafter welcome letters to businesses which are moving into town
or expanding current facilities. Copies of the letters along with a list of businesses to which they have been
sent will be included in the January packet. The goal is to send letters to each new or expanding business as
they receive their occupancy from the Building Department.
McHe Countv EDC Report
McHenry County EDC President Kazen Patel was welcomed to the Board and congratulated on her new
position. She provided background on the development of the McHenry County Tourism Committee and
reported this committee had recently come under the umbrella of the McHenry County EDC.
President Patel also reported the McHenry County EDC is in the process of fine-tuning "Tools for a Better
�' Tomorrow" which will be presented to planners and zoning commissioners from McHenry County
municipalities on December 6�'. She is encouraging all municipalities to have their zoning board members
and plan commissioners attend.
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A lengthy discussion occurred regarding the need to update the County EDC database with regard to
available land, conunerciaUindustrial buildings, warehousing and storage. President Patel noted it is
important that the County EDC be apprised of available locations within each municipality, so that when a
request for a site arises, the new business can be linked to available locations.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for the Route 53 e�ctension to Route 31 north of McHenry.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Carstens, to pass a resolution in support of the Route 53 extension to Route
31 north of McHenry, and that it be forwarded to Representative Franks and Senator Klemm, Lake County
Division of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Toll Highway Authority
and the Lake County Transportation Improvement Project.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
At the request of the Board, copies of the executed Resolution are to be distributed in the January EDC
Board Packets.
It was noted anything the EDC can do to spearhead consensus with regard to transportation issues in
McHenry County would benefit all communities in the County. Scott Smith stated he would assemble a
packet regarding the potential major arterial extensions into McHenry County as compared to the potential
Route 53 extension to Route 31 North. President Patel noted the CounTy EDC has determined a
Transportation Study of McHenry County should be done. The anticipated cost, however, is $150,000. The
�, County EDC is seeking fmancial assistance to underwrite the cost of the study.
Nominatin� Committee Report
Nominating Committee Chauman Carstens presented the following slate be considered with formal action to
occur at the January Board Meeting:
President William Bolger
Vice President Donald Doherty
Secretary/Treasurer Janice Jones
Special Projects Chairman Kit Carstens
Transportation Chairman Joseph Gausden
2002 Board Meetin� Schedule
It was the consensus of the Board to approve the following 2002 Meeting Schedule:
Tuesda.y, January 8, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center
Tuesday, July 9, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 Noon McHenry Municipal Center.
New Business
Bolger noted he had spoken with each EDC Board Member regarding the creation of an Executive Director
position. He reported all EDC Members were in favor of the idea. He suggested Mayor Pamela Althoff be
�-'� appointed Executive Director. He noted she is willing to accept the position with no salary at the present
time, as nothing has been budgeted for this expense. However, the matter should be re-evaluated in January,
in the event funds for a salary can be procured
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Carstens, to create the position of Executive Director and to appoint Mayor
Pamela Althoffto sf:rve in the position with no remuneration; subject to the re-evaluation in January 2002, in
the event funds to provide a salary for the position.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Gelwicks, seconded by Mazinangel, to adjourn at 1:30 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen Kunzer, ecording Secre
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Karen Patel, Pres. 363-0444 Pam Althot� 363-2106 Janice Jones 363-2105
McHenry County EDC City of McHenry City of McHenry
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McHenry IL 60050 McHenry Illinois 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
FAX 363-0464 FAX 363-2128 FAX 363-2128
William Bolger 385-4400 Scott L.Smith 385-1778 Debbie Harr 385-4300
906 N.Allen Avenue Smith Engincering McHenry Area Chamber of Commen
McHenry,IL 60050 4500 Prime Pkway Ste 201 1257 North Green St.
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Kit Carstens 385-1888 Jim McKinley � Joseph Napolitano 363-2177
Prime Commercial 1177 Rocky Beach City of McHenry
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John Swierk 385-3430 Kathy Marinangel 385-3000 Kathleen Kunzer 363-2107
Direct Design Ltd McHenry Savings Bank City of N�cHenry
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McHenry IL 60050 McHenry,Illinois 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
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Daniel Curran 459-8440 John Lobaito 363-2108 David Gelwicks 344-1033
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Dr. D. Wm.Dodds 385-7210 Norb Wolter 385-7900 E.Joseph Gausden 395-1039
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Donald Doherty 385-0310 John Smith 385-1778 Carol Chrisman 344-1730
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v �n Patel,President Pam Althoff,Mayor Janice Jones,City Clerk
�, enry County EDC City of McHenry City of McHenry
43�0 Prime Parkway 333 S.Green Street 333 S.Green Street
McHenry IL 60050 McHenry lllinois 60050 McHenry,Illinois 60050
William Bolger Scott L. Smith Debbie Harr
906 N.Allen Avenue Smith Engineering McHenry Area Chamber of Commer�
McHenry, IL 60050 4500 Prime Pkway Ste 201 1257 North Green St.
McHenry IL 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
Kit Cazstens Jim McKinle Joseph Napolitano
Prime Commercial 1177 W Rock Beach City of McHenry
420 N Front St y 333 S.Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050 Johnsburg IL 60050 McHenry,Illinois 60050
John Swierk Kathy Marinangel Kathleen�unzer
Direct Design Ltd McHenry Savings Bank City of McHenry
400 S. Route 31 1209 N. Green St. 333 S.Green Street
McHenry IL 60050 McHenry,Illinois 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
Daniel Currran John Lobaito David Gelwicks
l'ampion,Curran,Rausch,Gummerson City of McHenry Century 21 Care RE.
unlop 333 S. Green St. 3717 W.Elm Street
`l�e00 Rte 14 McHenry,Illinois 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
Crystal Lake,IL 60012
Dr. D. Wm.Dodds Norb Wolter E.Joseph Gausden
McH.Elementary District 15 McH,High School District 156 905 N.Allen Avenue
1011 N. Green St. 4716 W.Crystal Lake Road McHenry, Illinois 60050
McHenry Illinois 60050 McHenry, Illinois 60050
Donald Doherty John Smith Carol Chrisman
1410 N. Green Street Smith Engineering The Trend Cellar
McHenry, Illinois 60050 4500 Prime Parkway Ste 210 1220 N Green St
McHenry,Illinois 60050 McHenry IL 60050
Richard Wimmer poug Martin,
Mr. Don's Cleaners Inc City Planner
1207 N. Third Street 333 S Green St
McHenry IL 60050 McHenry IL 60050
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