Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

Regular Meeting

DeKalb, IL · August 21, 2017

Minutes

MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2017 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) 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. The following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission members were present: Chair Sue Johnson, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens, Cohen Barnes, Brad Hoey, and Michael Mooney. Bob Boey was absent. Also present was Steve Quinn from Northern Illinois University. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Johnson requested a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Hoey moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barnes. The motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Johnson requested a motion to approve of the minutes. Mr. Mooney moved to approve minutes. Mr. Pietens seconded the motion. The 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 for payment of the mural. Planner Michnick will update the Commission with a date for installation when it is available. CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2017 PAGE 2 of 2 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 Planner Michnick to 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 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, Planner Michnick determined the scope of the campaign fit better with the Park District, and the Commission agreed not to recommend involvement from the City at this time. ADJOURNMENT 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. Respectfully submitted, Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner Minutes approved by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission on September 18, 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 August 21, 2017 4:00 p.m. A. Roll Call B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions C. Public Participation D. Approval of Minutes 1. July 17, 2017 regular meeting E. Old Business 1. Downtown Mural Update 2. Yards of Distinction 3. Downtown Wayfinding Signage 4. Fire Hydrant Painting F. New Business 1. National Fitness Campaign 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 July 17, 2017 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2017 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 4:04 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 and Michael Mooney. Cohen Barnes, Bob Boey, and Brad Hoey were absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Chair Johnson asked for someone to make a motion to approve the agenda, which was made by Ms. Booth. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pietens and was carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Pietens moved to approve minutes. Ms. Booth seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no members of the public present. BUSINESS 1. Downtown Wayfinding Signage Ms. Booth informed the commission that she reached out to faculty in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at NIU in regards to having students design signage for the downtown. A Professor Quinn did state interest, and will attend the meeting scheduled for August 21, 2017, to discuss further. The commission did raise concern in regards to any regulation on signage from both the City and IDOT. Planner Michnick stated he would speak with the Public Works Director to get any requirements and regulations on Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission December 19, 2016 Page 2 of 2 signage. Planner MIchnick also requested that commissioners look online for examples of wayfinding signage from other communities that could serve as inspiration for future design. 2. Fire Hydrant Painting The topic was tabled until the following meeting to allow for other commissioners not present to participate. 3. Downtown Mural Planner Michnick updated the commission on conversations that had taken place in regards to relocating the downtown mural to the Egyptian Theatre. Mr. Pappas has agreed to cover the cost of replacement and installation. The idea of adding lighting was also presented by the sign company, but this was never agreed to by Mr. Pappas. The commission discussed using a portion of their funding towards lighting if it was within $5,000. Mr. Mooney made a motion directing Planner Michnick to provide direction to the sign company and Mr. Pappas to move forward if it would not require additional funding. The motion was seconded by Ms. Booth. The motion passed 4-0. Planner Michnick stated that if the lighting was within the $5,000 limit, or additional funding would be required, he would schedule a special meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Mooney moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m. _____________________________________ Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner