Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

Regular Meeting

DeKalb, IL · September 18, 2017

Minutes

MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) held a regular meeting on Monday, September 18, 2017 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll was recorded by Economic Development Planner, Jason Michnick, and the following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission were present were: Chair Sue Johnson, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens, Cohen Barnes (arrived at 4:20), Brad Hoey, Bob Boey, and Michael Mooney. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Mooney made a motion to add the Downtown Mural to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on a voice vote. Chair Johnson asked for someone to make a motion to approve the agenda as amended, which was made by Mr. Hoey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pietens and was carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Boey moved to approve minutes. Mr. Hoey seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no members of the public present. BUSINESS 1. Downtown Mural Planner Michnick updated the Commission on the status of the replacement of the downtown mural. There was not an available date for installation at the time of the Commission meeting. The Commission stated an interest in having the mural installed in time for NIU Homecoming and to potentially hold an unveiling event. Planner Michnick stated he would reach out to Kelmscott Communications to get an anticipated date for installation and report back to the Commission. CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 PAGE 2 OF 2 2. Downtown Wayfinding Signage Planner Michnick updated the Commission on his meeting with Steve Quinn’s Advanced Visual Communications class. Prior to meeting with the class, Planner Michnick was notified that an additional class would be participating in the project. At that time, Planner Michnick requested that, with an increase in the number of students participating, the students also consider researching and making recommendations on branding and promotional materials. Mr. Barnes also shared that one of the students attended a Proudly DeKalb meeting to discuss the project. Mr. Quinn has requested that two Commissioners attend a future class to answer questions students have. Multiple Commissioners stated interest in participating. Planner Michnick stated he would reach out to Commissioners for their availability to attend, once a date was known. 3. Fire Hydrant Painting Program The Commission continued to discuss the creation of a fire hydrant painting program within the City, including the timing of applications, locations of hydrants to be painted, and who would be invited to participate initially. The Commission requested a member of the Fire Department attend the October 16th meeting to discuss the program. Planner Michnick stated he would reach out to request their attendance. 4. New Business The Commission discussed the use of their available funds in FY2017 budget to go towards purchasing light pole banners. The Commission was in favor of the using their remaining funds for banners. A design would need to be finalized before purchase but would likely include City, NIU, and Proudly DeKalb logos. Planner Michnick stated he would look into the cost of banners to determine how many could be purchased and where they would be placed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Boey moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ms. Booth. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner Minutes approved by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission on October 16, 2017

Agenda

DeKalb Municipal Building PLEASE NOTE LOCATION Haish Conference Room, Second Floor 200 South Fourth Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 AGENDA Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission September 18, 2017 4:00 p.m. A. Roll Call B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions C. Public Participation D. Approval of Minutes 1. August 21, 2017 regular meeting E. Old Business 1. Downtown Wayfinding Project Update 2. Fire Hydrant Painting F. New Business G. Adjournment Our mission statement: We will listen to the community to identify, develop and test initiatives to improve the quality of life. We will develop public/private partnerships to implement sustainable initiatives. MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION CITY OF DEKALB August 21, 2017 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois held a regular meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll was recorded by Economic Development Planner, Jason Michnick, and the following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission members present were: Chair Sue Johnson, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens, Cohen Barnes, Brad Hoey, and Michael Mooney. Bob Boey was absent. Also present was Steve Quinn. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Chair Johnson asked for someone to make a motion to approve the agenda, which was made by Mr. Hoey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barnes and was carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Mooney moved to approve minutes. Mr. Pietens seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Quinn introduced himself to the commission as a faculty member of the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University. BUSINESS 1. Downtown Mural Planner Michnick updated the commission on the status of the replacement of the downtown mural. The new mural will not be installed on the Egyptian Theatre prior to Corn Fest, but the printing company and Mr. Pappas have been in contact and arranged Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission December 19, 2016 Page 2 of 2 for payment of the Mural. Planner Michnick will update the commission with a date for installation when it is available. 2. Yards of Distinction The commission discussed the status of the Yards of Distinction program. It was decided that given the timing in the year, no nominations would be made in the current calendar year. The commission discussed different strategies for improving public participation in the nomination process, as well as pivoting the program to nominate something other than yards, including photographs of the community. The commission requested that Planner Michnick investigate the topic of expanding the program as a Committee of the Whole topic. Planner Michnick stated he would report back with a potential future date. 3. Downtown Wayfinding Planner Michnick introduced Mr. Quinn and thanked him for attending the commission meeting to discuss the topic. Mr. Quinn informed the commission that the project fits within the curriculum of his Advanced Visual Communications course, and he would have students research and make recommendations for design. He requested a liaison to be able to answer students’ questions, which Planner Michnick volunteered to be. The timeline for the students’ recommendation would be based on the Fall semester, and a presentation would be made to the commission shortly before finals. Planner Michnick will provide updates to the commission as the project moves along. 4. Fire Hydrant Painting The topic was tabled until the following meeting. 5. National Fitness Campaign The commission discussed the City’s participation in the National Fitness Campaign. After looking through website it was determined that the scope of the campaign fit better with the Park District and did not recommend involvement from the City at this time. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Ms. Booth moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. _____________________________________ Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner