Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 8, 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 September 8, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 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 Don "Duck" Dickinson, and Terry Morris Absent Larry E. Hug APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to approve the Minutes from the August 24, 2020 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dickinson, and Morris Absent: Hug TMP-0380 Attachments: 082420.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Page 1 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2020 NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Economic Development Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Economic Development Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION TMP-0397 Attachments: Memo - Fee Authorization Mr. Conley, Economic Development Specialist, gave the Committee background information about the Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee Authorization for the Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership. The approval will be for an additional $20,000 for S.B. Friedman to continue the market study analysis of the project. Councilman Morris inquired about the incentives. Mr. Conley responded. Councilman Dickinson recommend the Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee Authorization for the Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership go before the full City Council for approval. Aye: Dickinson, and Morris Absent: Hug NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Discussion of Ordinances Establishing Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Programs for Truck Parking and Truck Terminals Continued Mr. Conley updated the Committee regarding a project that the City is currently reviewing regarding truck terminals. Mr. Jackson said they are receiving some demand on Route 6 for these types of facilities. Councilman Morris inquired where the entrance might be located. Staff will verify that the casino does not have any issues if the project does move forward. Page 2 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2020 Mr. Conley is looking for feedback from the Committee at this time. Councilman Dickinson would prefer to see something along Route 6 close to the bridge and highway as opposed to something near Route 53. Mr. Conley said the other portion of the topic is regarding the truck parking PILOT and updated the Committee regarding zoning and what would be required. Councilman Morris stated concerns about the access to the parking lots. There was brief discussion about the location of the truck traffic. Economic Development Updates Mr. Conley gave the Committee an update about downtown parking. 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. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Economic Development Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Economic Development Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Terry Morris, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dickinson, and Morris Absent: Hug Page 3 of 3