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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1987M I N U T E S CITY -CHAMBER COMMITTEE March 19, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT City: Ald. Marge Collens Chamber: George J. Cyrus, Jr. Ald. Lorraine H. Morton Bruce K. Goodman Ald. Ann Rainey Ira Golan City Mgr. Joel M. Asprooth Others: Thomas Pontarelli, Chamber President Judith A. Aiello, Asst. City Mgr. Richard Carter, City Dir. of Planning Ruth S. Smalley, Chamber Assoc. V. P. Members Absent: Ald. Dennis R. Drummer Alison Barkley Ald. John T. Rudy, Jr. Raymond Grady Lawrence H. Stone Presiding: Ald. Lorraine H. Morton SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT UPDATE City Manager Asprooth outlined the step by step procedure required for the establishment of a Special Service District. There was further discussion on the proposed working relationship between the City and a proposed not -tor -profit corporation. City Manager Asprooth indicated that time constraints necessitated expedient action in order to pass an ordinance in 1987 for tax collection in 1988. It was mentioned that the primary owners of property in the pro- posed Special Service District would be attending a breakfast meet- ing to discuss this matter. The City and the Chamber will proceed with the necessary actions for implementation of the required ordinances. CHURCH-CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT Ald. Collens reported that the Economic Development Committee is recommending approval of a letter of intent from the developer, Rescorp, without the inclusion of Northlight. The design is basi- cally as originally proposed. The City will continue to work with Northlight to locate another theatre site. After the parking garage is completed, it will be turned over to the City by the developer and will be owned and operated by the City. The tentative schedule calls for ground breaking the latter part of this year. Meeting adjourned. M I N U T E S CITY/CHAMBER COMMITTEE May 21, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT City: Ald. Lorraine Morton Chamber: George J. Cyrus, Jr. Ald. Ann Rainey Lawrence Stone City Mgr. Joel Asprooth Alison Barkley Ira Golan Others: Thomas Pontarelli, Chamber President Judith A. Aiello, Asst. City Mgr. Richard Carter, City Dir. of Planning Steve Pudloski, City Public Works Dir. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ald. Marjorie Wold Bruce K. Goodman Ald. Betty Paden Raymond Grady Ald. John Rudy Presiding: Ald. Lorraine Morton PLANS FOR RELOCATION OF CARS AT CHURCH/CHICAGO Steve Pudloski reported on City action to date. A survey has been taken of the present use of this lot. The information will give some guidance as to what will be required to replace these upaces when the development begins on the Church/Chicago parking lot. Approximately 250 all -day spaces will be needed. On the property which was formerly the City Yards there is a potential for 400 spaces of which 120 to 150 are currently used. If this area is properly surfaced it should be adequate to handle the people displaced at Church and Chicago. The cost per space to improve the City Yards lot is approximately $500. A shuttle bus will be needed if this relocation is to be functional. It is anticipated that ground will be broken at Church/Chicago in September, therefore, it will be necessary to surface the City Yards in August. It is estimated that final construction of the Church/Chicago development will take approximately eighteen months. Tom Pontarelli indicated that Washington National Insurance Company is anxious to know the detailes and timing of this plan as it is a primary user of the Church/Chicago lot. SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT City Manager Asprooth outlined the step-by-step requirements to formalize the ordinance which has been approved by the City Council. He indicated that the necessary actions which are required by law are in process. The ordinance establishing the district and the taxing action will occur by early September, 1987 with the first tax collection being in August, 1988. Tom Pontarelli informed the committee that there have been two meetings with the major property owners with another meeting scheduled prior to the public hearing on June 8th. J (2) City(Chamber May 11, 190/ (Continued) He indicated several of the objections expressed by the property owners are: - Some don't want to get into a marketing plan where funds are controlled by the public sector. - Property taxes are already too high and this would just be an increase on these high taxes. - Self-interest of various factions, e.g. office, retail is a vital issue. Question whether a comprehensive marketing plan can adequately serve all. - Concern over liability if services are provided on public areas. Some of the objectors appeared to lean toward a small public service maintenance program within a very limited budget and with clearly specified services. The Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee sees the total package (marketing and appearance) as important if we are to achieve our goals. A strong sentiment has been expressed by major property holders that we should start slowly and, if necessary move to the maximum tax permitted under the ordinance. M I N U T E S CITY/CHAMBER COMMITTEE August 20, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT City: Ald. Ann Rainey Chamber: George J. Cyrus, Jr. Ald. Marjorie told Lawrence H. Stone Alison Barkley Others: Judith A. Aiello, Asst. City Mgr. Ira Golan Ruth S. Smalley, Chamber Assoc. V.P. MEMBERS ABSENT City Manager Joel M. Asprooth Bruce K. Goodman Ald. Betty Paden Ald. John Rudy Presidinq: Alison Barkley UPDATE ON SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT No. 4 Chamber EVI' Golan reported that the EVMARK budget has been submitted to the City Council for approval and action will be taken for approval of a tax levy. The EVMARK Board has had its first meeting at which time officers were elected. Bruce K. Goodman was elected Chairman. The marketing program will proceed and in the interim, before tax dollars are available, it is anticipated that EVMARK will establish an open line of credit from a local financial institution. ACTION: CoChairman Alison Barkley suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Thomas Pontarelli for Washington National Insurance Company underwriting legal expenses for the drafting of proposed ordinances establishing Special Service District No. 4 and EVMARK. CHURCH/CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT A discussion was held on the status of the Church/Chicago development which, at this time, is awaiting final approval by the Evanston City Council. Meeting adjourned.