HomeMy WebLinkAbouto - August 8, 2018 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
August 8, 2018
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the July 25, 2018, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
4th of July Recap and Awards
Barb Keselica, Special Events and Community Engagement Coordinator, provided information
regarding the 4th of July parade including expenses, revenues, number of entries and number of
volunteers. She announced the winners for the various categories: Organization went to Gail
Borden Public Library; Business went to United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 363; Youth
went to Groupo de Danza Folklorico Quetzaly; and overall winner was Gail Borden Public
Library. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There was discussion regarding the event's impact on the downtown businesses, the number of
residents in attendance, and the sponsorship of the fireworks.
Elgin Tower Wins Landmark Illinois' Best Adaptive Use Award
Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation Planner, presented information regarding the Tower
Building receiving the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award. A copy of the
presentation is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Consideration of Economic Development Grant for Private Event Rental Space at Imago
Creative Studios
There was discussion regarding the funding used to provide this grant for the sprinklers and other
projects that have used TIF (Tax Increment Funding) funding.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve
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awarding Central Area TIF funds to Mark and Aimee Novelli of Imago Creative Studios located
at 216 Prairie Street in the amount of $40,000 to assist with the cost of a new fire sprinkler
system and water service line at an existing downtown business. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Steffen reminded residents of the upcoming Kiwanis BBQ being held on August
18t' from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Sherman Hospital parking lot.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office, announced upcoming city
events.
Adiournment
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis August 22, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved