David Geraths

The meeting included a discussion and consideration of land sale in a closed session. The meeting agendas were confirmed to have been properly posted.

The meeting primarily focused on discussions and considerations related to the hiring of a Police Chief. A closed session was held to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee. The agenda also included general business before adjourning.

The meeting addressed potential policy changes to the Façade Grant Program and the Small Economic Development program, including project completion deadlines, the number of grant applications allowed per year, eligibility for single-family homes, design service payments, program renaming, and restrictions for applicants owing money to the city. A façade grant for 11 N Henry St was approved for stucco repair and painting. The committee discussed a temporary special façade program to assist in the improvement of the alley facades for the downtown properties. The committee approved the proposal for development of program marketing materials for the Downtown façade grant programs.

The Plan Commission meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding outdoor storage, wholesaling, and off-site parking regulations, which led to a decision to change the off-site parking land use from special use to conditional use. The commission also considered and approved the site plan for the Edgerton Outreach parking lot at 106 S Main St, with specific conditions related to dumpster relocation, site lighting, landscaping, curbing, and stormwater control.

The Plan Commission discussed a Concept Plan for a Planned Development for the reuse of the property at 111 Interstate Blvd, including motorcycle sales and service, taproom/café, barber shop, office, and outdoor display. The commission also reviewed a request for a parking waiver at 1 W Fulton Street for the redevelopment of the Dickinson Warehouse into residential units. Additionally, a preliminary conference was held regarding a proposed development on Rock River Drive, and regulations for sewer and water in accessory buildings were discussed. The commission also considered extraterritorial land divisions for Evergreen and Farrington.