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04/20/1995ROLL CALL: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted Sherwood at 7:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Thursday, April 20, 1995. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Haupt. Alderman Chiropolos was absent. Alderman Chiropolos arrived at 7:10 p.m. Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Economic Development Director Klaus and Economic Development Commissioner Ogg PURPOSE: Mayor Sherwood announced that the purpose of the Special Meeting was as follows: 1. Development Agreement /Triangle Project 2. Retention of Development Consultant /Downtown "Superblock" Redevelopment Project DEVELOPMENT Mayor Sherwood introduced City Manager Douthwaite who, AGREEMENT/ along with the Economic Development Director Jack Klaus, TRIANGLE gave overview of some of the major points covered in the PROJECT: proposed Triangle Redevelopment Agreement between River Development, LLC and the City of Des Plaines. 1. Parcels of this property are numbered 1 -11; Parcel 11 is owned by the City and will be sold to River Development (hereinafter known as "Developer ") for the appraised value of $26,100. 2. City will use power of eminent domain if necessary to acquire Parcel 10 at the northwest corner of Des Plaines /River Road and Miner Street. City will sell to developer that portion of Parcel 10 that is needed for project; remaining property will be utilized as a gateway site. Developer will contribute $50,000 toward the development of said "gateway." 3. Developer will cover all costs of environmental remediation up to the amount of $600,000. 4. The development will be a Planned Unit Development (PUD). All utilities already exist on property, there will be no additional cost to City. City Manager Douthwaite recommended to the City Council approval of this Redevelopment Agreement. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to suspend the rules to permit public comment on the matter. Motion declared carried. Mr. Ken Soch, 1107 Second Avenue, whose business is KEN'S KUSTOM KORNER located at 1578 Miner Street, addressed the City Council and asked if TIF funding could be made available to him to relocate his business. He feels he is eligible for TIF funds to relocate, all he needs is the approval of the Mayor and City Council via a Resolution to make funds available to him. City Manager Douthwaite responded that if federal funding was utilized by the City for this project, we would be required to assist in relocation of the owner of the property (Mr. Soch is a tenant) but no federal funding is being used. This project is that of a private developer, not that of the City. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TRIANGLE PROJECT: (Cont'd.) DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT/ DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: PAGE TWO 4/20/95 Ms. Carole Tierney, 10 Dover Drive, addressed the City Council with concerns about flooding problems in the area of development. City Manager Douthwaite indicated that the City engineers have determined this would not be a problem. Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City Council with regard to whether or not assistance was given to persons relocated on Ellinwood Street for that redevelopment. City Manager Douthwaite indicated that we were obligated to give assistance as federal funding (Community Development Block Grant funds) was utilized on that project. City Manager Douthwaite again reiterated that this is a private development, not a City project. Motion was made by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest to the Triangle Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Des Plaines and River Development, LLC. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Economic Development Director Klaus introduced Mr. James Ogg, a member of the Economic Development Commission, who then addressed the City Council in regard to the steps generally used in choosing a developer for a project. As the City does not have the expertise to determine the best use of the 6 -1/2 acre site available for Downtown Redevelopment, the need is definitely there for some assistance. The following were steps presented: No. 1 is through a Request for Proposals; No. 2 is a Request for Qualifications; No. 3 is Selection of a Development Consultant. Mr. Ogg recommends No. 3, which is the selection of a Development Consultant to offer the City assistance in conducting a market analysis, development and land disposition uses, development of the Request for Proposals or the Request for Qualifications. Such a Consultant is estimated to cost between $35,000 and $50,000. These funds are available through TIF (Tax Increment Financing). Should the City Council pursue this course, a Development Specialist could be chosen within the next 30 days. Mr. Jack Flynn, 1270 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City Council, objecting to. hiring another consultant until decision is made regarding the "Mall" and the possible demolition of same. He would also like to know what role Camiros (Comprensive Plan) would play in the development of this site. City Manager Douthwaite indicated that the City is seeking control of the mall. We are not aware of what disposition of the mall will be taken after the City has gained control. It is possible that it will remain. As far as Camiros and the downtown is concerned, their involvement has been completed. Ms. Carole Tierney, 10 West Dover Drive, addressed the City Council with concerns about the use of Ellinwood Street and the Behrel Deck in plans for redevelopment. Mr. John Tierney, 10 West Dover Drive, addressed the City Council questioning if the City must abide by the consultants recommendations. How independent will this consultant be. Will the City be able to make their own determinations. Mr. Ogg responded that the consultant will be agent for the City. City makes final decision. 1 1 1 DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: (con't) ADJOURNMENT: Ted Sherwood, MAYOR PAGE THREE 73. 4/ 20/95 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Haupt, to approve the retention of a Development Specialist to assist the City in the Downtown Redevelopment Project (formerly known as "Superblock "). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, that the Special Meeting of the City Council be adjourned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS DE UTY CI nne M. Linke, CITY CLERK