Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Economic Development Committee Committee Members Larry E. Hug Don "Duck" Dickinson Terry Morris Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Larry E. Hug, Don "Duck" Dickinson and Terry Morris APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Terry Morris, seconded by Don "Duck" Dickinson, to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Dickinson and Morris TMP-0566 Attachments: 090820.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAYS PREMIER BUILDING LLC Mr. Conley, Economic Development Specialist, gave the Committee background information about the proposed Development Agreement. Councilman Morris inquired about the rebate after 19 years. Mr. Conley responded. Councilman Morris feels it is a wonderful project. Page 1 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 Councilman Dickinson thanked Mr. Bays for his continued dedication of rebuilding downtown Joliet. Councilman Hug asked on clarification of the collection after the rebate. Mr. Conley responded. Mr. Bays made some comments about the project and his background. A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement with Bays Premier Building LLC. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Dickinson and Morris TMP-0591 Attachments: Bays Premier Building - Development Agreement A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH D'ARCY MOTORS, INC. Mr. Conley gave the Committee background information about the Economic Incentive Agreement with D'Arcy Motors, Inc. Councilman Dickinson thanked Mr. D'Arcy for all that he contributes to the City of Joliet. Councilman Morris feels it is a great project and thanked Mr. D'Arcy as well. Councilman Hug feels it is a great project. Mr. D'Arcy gave further background information about his business and history in Joliet. A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with D'Arcy Motors, Inc. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Dickinson and Morris TMP-0596 Attachments: D'Arcy Motors - Development Agreement ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING ARTICLE IV, PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) PROGRAM, SECTION 23-64, TRUCK PARKING OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES Mr. Conley gave the Committee background information about the proposed Ordinance pertaining to a PILOT program for truck parking. Councilman Hug thought when these discussions started that there would be an ordinance on Page 2 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 where the parking would be allowed. Mr. Conley responded. Councilman Hug would like the companion ordinance to be started immediately which will dictate where the parking will be allowed. Councilman Morris inquired about the calculations again. Mr. Conley responded. A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council as well as going through the Land Use & Legislative Committee for their recommendation, the Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances and Establishing Article IV, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program, Section 23-64, Truck Parking of Joliet Code of Ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Dickinson and Morris TMP-0595 Attachments: Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 - Truck Parking PILOT NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Conley gave the Committee updates on the Car Max project, the Buona Beef project, the status on the Louis Joliet Mall, and the downtown Post Office. Councilman Dickinson commented on the Harbor Freight building. Councilman Morris inquired about the credit union on Collins Street. Councilman Hug inquired about The Niche building. Mr. Conley responded. PUBLIC COMMENT None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Dickinson and Morris This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3