City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Committee met Sept. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Also Present: Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez, Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Planning Director Jayne Bernhard, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos, Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie, Planner Ray Heitner, Planner Helen Miller, Economic Development Specialist Emily McGuire
Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Pat Mudron
Absent Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 30, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve: June 30, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Mudron
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
M-2-25: Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations Regarding Final Plats
Ray Heitner, Planner, talked about the amendments to the instructions for final plats/applications for new subdivisions.
Councilman Cardenas asked if there was no planned construction for a subdivision was that something on the form/instructions.
Discussion was had about the policy, and that this is for large scale construction plans/plats so that would not apply to them.
Vacation of Stormwater Easement at 1715 Terry Drive
Dustin Anderson, Community Development Director, explained that this area was not developed until 1993 and there was an existing stormwater easement that was never vacated. The family now would like to sell the property and in order to do so the easement must be vacated.
Resolution Authorizing a Modification of a Lease Agreement of Union Station at 50 W. Jefferson Street with JBM Golf Properties, LLC
Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Director, discussed that the lease agreement for union station between the city and JBM Golf Properties LLC (Mistwood) has been renegotiated to pass the property taxes on to the tenants. The extension of the lease expires 2032.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve: Resolution Authorizing a Modification of a Lease Agreement of Union Station at 50 W. Jefferson Street with JBM Golf Properties, LLC. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Mudron
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS – NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Mudron
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/9/2467_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_25-09-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
