City of Joliet Economic Development Committee met Oct. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Economic Development Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Joe Clement
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilman Terry Morris
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, Executive 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
Absent: Councilman Hug
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 Three of the Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District Project
Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District - Positive Opinion Letter
Jayne Bernhard, City Planner provides an update on the National Register
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
Absent: Councilman Hug
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