Stadium Committee

Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · February 21, 2024

Minutes

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Executive Conference Room Stadium Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Joe Clement and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City of Joliet: Christopher Regis - Interim Corporation Counsel, Brent Fraser - Chief Operating Engineer, Blaine Kline - Facilities Manager; Joliet Slammers: Night Train Veeck - Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Heather Mills - Chief Financial Officer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes: TMP-7039 Stadium Committee - November 6, 2023 Attachments: Stadium Committee Minutes - November 6, 2023.pdf A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2023 Stadium Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Ibarra, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS SLAMMERS UPDATES Night Train Veeck, Slammers Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, briefly discussed the hiring new staff, working with corporate partners, and signing the team's new manager Mike Pinto. Heather Mills, Slammers Chief Financial Officer, briefly highlighted former Slammers' players now in Triple-A (AAA) Minor League Baseball and the 2023 Holiday Open House. Brent Fraser, City of Joliet Chief Operating Engineer, introduced the City's new Facilities Manager Blaine Kline. Mr. Fraser briefly discussed the deferred maintenance for Slammers Stadium. He also briefly discussed 2024 capital money. Mr. Veeck highlighted his conversation with Mayor D'Arcy and expressed their desire to be the best team in the league. Councilwoman Reardon expressed her excitement for what is being proposed for the Slammers. At the request of Councilman Clement, Mr. Fraser reviewed the list of top projects needed at the Stadium. Chris Regis, Interim Corporation Counsel, briefly discussed updates to the Page 1 of 2 Stadium Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2024 viaduct located outside of the Stadium. A brief discussion was held regarding future meetings for the Stadium Committee. The Stadium Committee Members expressed their support for additional funding needed to make necessary repairs to the Stadium. A brief discussion was held regarding the cost and ability to get some of the projects completed before the Slammers 2024 season begins. PUBLIC COMMENT NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Ibarra, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon Page 2 of 2

Agenda

City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting Agenda - Final Committee Members Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Executive Conference Room 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-7043 Stadium Committee - November 6, 2023 Attachments: Stadium Committee Minutes - November 6, 2023.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. SLAMMERS UPDATES PUBLIC COMMENT 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. Page 1 of 2 Stadium Committee Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2024 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