Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Tuesday, February 9, 2021 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Economic Development Committee Committee Members Larry E. Hug Herb Lande Terry Morris Economic Development CommitteeMeeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 9, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Economic Development CommitteeMeeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 9, 2021 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 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, Terry Morris and Herb Lande APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-0912 Attachments: 120820 draft.pdf A motion was made by Terry Morris, seconded by Herb Lande, to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Morris and Lande 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 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 11 E. CLINTON STREET, JOLIET, IL 60432 Mr. Derek Conley, Economic Development Director, gave the Committee background information about the Scott Street parking deck agreement located at 11 E. Clinton Street. Councilman Lande asked what Mr. Bay's involvement is in the project. Mr. Conley stated he would like to purchase the property. Mr. Bay's gave the Committee more background information about his various properties in Joliet. Councilman Morris inquired about the parking spaces as well as the garages. Mr. Conley and Mr. Bays responded. Councilman Lande asked who established the price. Mr. Conley responded. Page 1 of 3 Economic Development CommitteeMeeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 9, 2021 Councilman Hug asked about the property taxes and Mr. Conley responded. Mayor O'Dekirk spoke in support of the agreement with Mr. Bays and said it is a step in the right direction for downtown Joliet. A motion was made by Terry Morris, seconded by Herb Lande, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the approval of the agreement for purchase and sale of real property at 11 E. Clinton Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Morris and Lande TMP-0913 Attachments: AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY MEMO EXHIBITS.pdf NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE 4-34.1 TO ALLOW SALES OF SINGLE SERVINGS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM LIQUOR STORES Mr. Conley gave the Committee background information about the ordinance to allow sales of single servings of alcoholic beverages from liquor stores. Councilman Hug said they could give opinions on the ordinance however he feels it should go before the Land Use & Legislative Committee for review of changing an ordinance. The Committee stated they feel the ordinance should be for everyone either way and not just at specific locations. Mr. Jack Bashir, owner of Ranch Liquor on Jefferson Street since 2006, stated that when he purchased the property it was in a TIF area and he was paying minimal taxes for 2 years. Then the taxes went up. A few years later there was a problem and the Liquor Commissioner, at that time, and the Mayor decided they wanted to regulate the alcohol in the city. The ordinance was supposed to be for the entire city. The owners on the west side complained and the Liquor Commissioner changed his mind to regulate only Ranch Liquor, Jackson Liquor and Mimi's Liquor. The Commissioner said it was because of the litter, panhandling and alcohol consumption. Mr. Bashir would like the ordinance to be for all liquor stores in Joliet and not just the few stores downtown Joliet. Councilman Lande feels it should be all or none as well. Mr. Sonny Trivedi, Jackson Liquor, agreed with Mr. Bashir, and said the elimination of single serve alcohol has had a negative impact on his business. Mr. Vijay Patel, Mimi's Liquor, feels it should be all liquor stores or none, that are able to sell single serve. Page 2 of 3 Economic Development CommitteeMeeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 9, 2021 Councilman Hug again suggested this topic go before the Land Use & Legislative Committee . Councilman Morris does feel it should be reviewed again since times have changed. There was minor discussion about Thornton's gas station on Collins Street. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES None. 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 Terry Morris, seconded by Herb Lande, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hug, Morris and Lande 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