Community Development Committee

MINUTES

1. Items Requiring Council Action

1. SEPA – YMCA Summer Camp (Motion) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on the use of two mobile classrooms to be located in the rear parking area of the YMCA, where they have been located for a number of years. The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 6-0.
2. SEPA – Frieze Harley-Davidson Multiple Events (Motion) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the three events proposed by Frieze needing Council approval.  For the 19^th Annual Cancer Benefit Ride on May 18^th the organizers are requesting a police presence to begin the ride leaving the Green Mount Road business location.  The two Friday Night LIVE events are June 20^th and August 15^th from 5 PM to 10 PM.  The events would serve alcohol and a live band from 6 PM to 10 PM.  The events are consistent with the 2013 Special Event Permits for Frieze Harley-Davidson.  The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permits with a vote of 6-0.
3. SEPA – O’Fallon Grand Prix Road Race (Motion) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the proposed bicycle road race.  The event is to be held on Saturday June 14^th with the event scheduled from 6 AM to 4 PM.  The route proposed is consistent with previous approvals, which results in the intermittent closure of Kyle Road from Simmons to Lincoln from 8 AM to 4 PM.  Use of Kyle Road will be available to all homeowners with their only access of Kyle Road, which includes the new North Parc Grove development.  The organizers are aware all police officer hours will be charged at the overtime rate of $40.00 / hour.  The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 6-0.
4. Liquor License Ordinance and Fees (2^nd Reading) – There were no proposed amendments or additional information regarding the non-profit club licenses.  The committee recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.

1. Other Business
   1. Staff presented to the Committee with an update on projects relating to Economic Development.  Staff introduced a project under development to create a community profile with important demographic statistics, incentives and quality of life narratives to send out to developers, real estate brokers and other interested parties in an attempt to showcase the City of O’Fallon.  The staff showed how the document was meant to be a real time, interactive packet that has integrated into the City’s website.  Staff demonstrated the provided a brief overview of the Economic Development website and some of the features being used by staff to create a serviceable website for those looking at O’Fallon to locate their business and/or family.  Staff also provided a brief update on a project the City will be partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to provide feedback on the existing businesses located in O’Fallon.  Finally, Ted Shekell updated the Committee on a number of on-going projects in the City.