Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, October 13, 2022 3:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Economic Development Committee Committee Members Councilman Joe Clement Councilman Larry E. Hug Councilman Terry Morris Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 1. ROLL CALL Also Present: Cesar Suarez, Economic Development Director Eva-Marie Tropper, Community Development Director Jayne Bernhard, City Planner Katie Smith, Economic Development Specialist Matt Wilson, Economic Development Specialist Kristi McNichol, Housing Finance Specialist Priscilla Cordero, Exective Director Joliet City Center Partnership Present Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Joe Clement Absent Councilman Larry E. Hug 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Clement, that the September 14, 2021 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilman Hug Absent: Councilman Hug TMP-4567 Attachments: Sept. 14 2021 Meeting Minutes for Approval 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 4. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION = Award of Contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates for Phase TMP-4571 Three of the Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District Project Attachments: EDC - 2020-07-20 - Contract Proposal NatRegHistDist (002) EDC - 2020-08-24 - Staff Memo -NatRegHistDist (002) Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District - Positive Opinion Letter Jayne Bernhard, City Planner provides an update on the National Register Page 1 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 Historic District for downtown Joliet. The purpose of the meeting is to provide said update on progress thus far and seeking approval from the Economic Development Commission for Phase 3 of the project in order to move to the full Council. Erica Rujero from McGuire, Igelski is also present to answer questions. The purpose of the National Register Historic District for downtown Joliet is the preservation of historic buildings, promotion of the assets in downtown, and to provide historic tax credits to those who redevelop buildings. Ms. Rujero reviews the boundaries of the district which focuses on the historic core of downtown. Key buildings are reviewed briefly including their uses. Ms. Bernhard states the timeline of for approval is the current meeting, then full Council approval in November, and then on to the Historic Preservation Commission in January before going to the state level in early spring. Councilman Morris questions what is included in Phase 3. Bernhard clarifies Phase 3 includes writing the nomination of completed project within outlined boundaries. Bernhard also clarifies boundary determination process with state and reviews history of existing districts in city; process of amendment or expansion of boundary and process for doing so. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-4571: Award of Contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates for Phase Three of the Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilman Hug 5. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 7. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Clement, that the October 13, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Page 2 of 3 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 Absent: Councilman Hug 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