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Stadium Committee

Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · March 31, 2022

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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, March 31, 2022 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Stadium Committee Committee Members Councilman Pat Mudron Councilman Cesar Guerrero Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilman Cesar Guerrero ALSO PRESENT: Chris Regis - Deputy Corporation Counsel, Brent Fraser - Facilities Manager, John Wilson - Vice President of Sales and Marketing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes: `TMP-3505 Stadium Committee Meeting - January 19, 2022 Attachments: Stadium Committee - January 19, 2022.pdf A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Minutes of the January 19, 2022 Stadium Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. UPDATE ON MAINTENANCE / IMPROVEMENTS Brent Fraser, Facilities Manager, gave an update on plumbing repairs, floor surface repairs, leak repairs, rubber mulch at the playground, roof repairs, and backflow prevention . A brief discussion was held regarding the roof repair. SLAMMERS UPDATE John Wilson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Joliet Slammers, addressed the roof repairs. He highlighted upcoming events at the stadium, new streaming services, and new partnerships with local vendors and businesses. A brief discussion was held concerning the number of teams in the league, traveling team, and changes to decrease the length of the games and technology changes . DISCUSSION - SLAMMERS LEASE AGREEMENT Chris Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, recommended the contract negotiations be discussed in closed session. Page 1 of 2 Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2022 PUBLIC COMMENT None. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the use of the stadium. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to enter into closed session to discuss the setting of a price for lease of property owned by the public body. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2

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City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting Agenda - Final Committee Members Pat Mudron Cesar Guerrero Jan Hallums Quillman Thursday, March 31, 2022 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes: TMP-3505 Stadium Committee Meeting - January 19, 2022 Attachments: Stadium Committee - January 19, 2022.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS 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. UPDATE ON MAINTENANCE / IMPROVEMENTS SLAMMERS UPDATE DISCUSSION - SLAMMERS LEASE AGREEMENT PUBLIC COMMENT Page 1 of 2 Stadium Committee Meeting Agenda - Final March 31, 2022 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. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT 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 2 of 2