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Kevin (staff member) told the commission that a developer has expressed interest in purchasing the property from the school district. He said the proposed transaction would involve the village acquiring the property and conveying it to the developer, and that any redevelopment would still be subject to the usual plan commission and village board approvals for site plan, entitlements and engineering.

In the public forum a Village Board member (identified in the meeting as a board attendee) said the school district issued a request for proposals (RFP) and received one response. The board member said the village is engaged in the process to help ensure appropriate review and noted that any developer proposal will go through plan commission review and village board consideration before any change of use occurs.

Commissioners and several speakers raised concerns from residents about potential multifamily or rental housing at the site. Staff said a preliminary concept that had been discussed included a mix of multifamily housing and possibly for-sale units, but that numbers and details were not yet finalized and had not been submitted as a formal plan.

Kevin reiterated that the village’s approval process would govern any redevelopment: “There will be plans presented to the plan commission and then the village board well before anything is a done deal,” he said. The board member noted that the RFP’s single response already limited the immediate pool of proposals and that the village review would follow established public processes.

Clarifying details: staff said the proposal stage is preliminary; no site plan, unit counts or final developer submissions had been filed with the village at the time of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oswego - Economic Development Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners and a village board member discussed a developer proposal for the old Traubber school site, noting the village would need to review any formal site plan and that village staff are helping the school district with the sale process; a board member said the district received a single RFP response.","taxTitle","Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois","taxId",58385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483944,"Oswego EDC updates: several new downtown and corridor tenants coming; Danelle's property sold",266,3528000,3794000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67&start=3528&end=3794","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67/thumbnail_3528000.jpg","/articles/6483944/Oswego/Kendall-County/Illinois/Oswego-EDC-updates-several-new-downtown-and-corridor-tenants-coming-Danelles-property-sold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483944-7fda42be4131a0f92979d4ca92a7ac32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163911&Signature=Np6N1qQ78rHqN6cInJlANG9G2qUPAAB5bGotGdTox-T04K6I8TPc1pL3gnOpkk6IlqyLJKml4ypb8fN23ls9GsLjmEwID-OUdP2APMIWa6wkOoOTx7cf-SKog0i9uzloeizvJGujEgdItMBoWTvEO0aye0A5tVUskXgckCq9s5lhU5oLe51iYkkuj06K3KkAirWQn3HDdP7ItmuD0iSbiUKS4TrY03O6bKQoyvjnAzy7gK10aGfTKg2t5mlhNqBf12jC4xu2fm-ffDRQlD46PqrREAocalgRMDjpuF8iS4RHNzewVQZdlv1nwoYaTR17LEKWr6qU2eoniGHr2eYPXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff briefed the Economic Development Commission on a string of tenant updates across downtown, Route 34 and Orchard Road, and commissioners reported that the long-vacant Danelle's restaurant property has been sold.

Kevin (staff member) said Nori Sushi is open, Skechers was scheduled to open the week of the meeting, Candy Cloud expects to open next month and Crumble Cookie is targeting a fall opening. Kevin said Taco Dolly Cantina expected to open within a couple of weeks and that Bay 54 had just begun the permitting process and was targeting a late-fall or early-winter opening.

On Route 71 at Plainfield Road and Washington, staff reported ongoing site work for a Dunkin' drive-through (transcript: \"Duncan\"); staff said the developer targeted an end-of-year opening for that site. A tenant described as a \"mystery grocery store\" was reported as likely to open by year-end; the developer had not publicly named that tenant and staff said the village had not been formally notified of the tenant’s name.

Terry Anderson (EDC member) reported that Danelle's property has been sold and that village staff and the leasing broker are pursuing prospective restaurant operators. Anderson said the purchaser intended to market the restaurant space to operators and that the village has provided leads to assist leasing.

Commissioners and staff also outlined near-term openings at Orchard Road (Woody's Wings targeting September and Scooter's thereafter) and additional retail space adjacent to the mystery grocery store that is actively being marketed.

Commissioners asked staff to keep the EDC informed as tenants finalize build-outs and set grand-opening dates. Staff noted that the Crumble Cookie tenant had completed interior demolition and was working on build-out, and that other sites were in various permitting or site-work stages.

Clarifying details: staff emphasized that some opening dates were targets and contingent on build-out and permitting progress; one grocery tenant remained unnamed and village staff said they had not received formal notice of the identity.","Staff reported multiple new and upcoming commercial openings across Oswego, including Nori Sushi, Skechers, Candy Cloud, and Crumble Cookie; commissioners also confirmed the sale of the Danelle's restaurant property and ongoing leasing efforts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483949,"Oswego EDC touts business \"concierge\" program, seeks better outreach and BR&E data",645,939000,1584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67&start=939&end=1584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67/thumbnail_939000.jpg","/articles/6483949/Oswego/Kendall-County/Illinois/Oswego-EDC-touts-business-concierge-program-seeks-better-outreach-and-BRE-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483949-cfea9d4b95037ce09b3e03989b2425ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163911&Signature=Kp0uOMQiTV7ugKLz1ODyBXT0wx8pai2ujZypp5Q-6ctrzC70flPjbFOoAonegrtGcOo3qkE3MAhiFQI1cypozsoxjia1jfBpzZRS0s8fqEg5OLa224dWiM8EvIWYZv~Dmrql7Wy55l0-kg~Y164HTAORm-X36IfVuEBRrERAMyyuPCI8tD7t0uPc3GnzcWYE3OPe75prMbN-OP2oqqgoj4S-0j5BeXDnnhdmKL4~zDFlOM8nTkByE3jjWUaYC7yDNHsC0-IWnxdSRfFFKN74DUt~tCaoX8J2bsHeZWbu6VIIwfXgeDnRhh7dpvFevqVK0WD~shftpn7Zmz84mag3cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners at the Oswego Economic Development Commission meeting spent substantial time on the village’s business concierge program and related business retention work, seeking ways to publicize the service and to collect better feedback from downtown merchants.

Kevin (staff member) described the concierge model as a team approach that pairs planning staff, the business concierge and building-permits staff to shepherd small businesses through permitting and construction. “We would check-in with her on a weekly basis. We have a checklist of things that still need to be done,” Kevin said about how staff helped a recent tenant move toward opening.

Rachel Grama Schneider, assistant development services director, and Jose Zavala, building and permits manager, were described by staff as core members of the concierge team that meets weekly to coordinate site visits, follow-up actions and permitting details.

Commissioners and downtown merchants recounted recurring problems the concierge addresses: sign permitting confusion, last-minute requests from external agencies, and fragmented guidance that can slow openings. Laura Witt (EDC member) described helping a downtown business, Hello Gorgeous, by connecting the owner with Rachel so the owner would know “what you can have” rather than only being told “what you can’t have.”

Commissioners said the concierge also helps reconcile contradictory requirements from external agencies by convening a project review group when needed. Kevin said the project review group brings relevant stakeholders into one meeting so applicants hear consolidated comments rather than receiving conflicting guidance piecemeal.

EDC members discussed next steps to expand the program’s reach: develop tip sheets for common use cases (rebrand, new business, signage), include concierge information in building-permit packets, and run an outreach open house this fall focused on “economic development 101,” the concierge program and active projects. Commissioners volunteered to help plan a public event and proposed hosting it at a business site to increase turnout.

Commissioners emphasized the program’s potential cost savings for small businesses by preventing rework and inspection failures. Kevin and members of the commission said staff will continue to refine packaging and promotion of concierge services and return to the commission with specifics.

Clarifying details: staff said the concierge meets weekly and that the program has already assisted several downtown openings; they are seeking ways to promote the service more broadly.","Commissioners discussed the village’s business concierge program, efforts to improve signage permitting, project-review coordination and plans for a business retention survey and an outreach open house this fall.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483954,"Oswego EDC reports grants to two downtown food-and-drink startups; fund balance small",230,165000,395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67&start=165&end=395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546483-6f6ab53984dff0c8a89c8e58f363ea67/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6483954/Oswego/Kendall-County/Illinois/Oswego-EDC-reports-grants-to-two-downtown-food-and-drink-startups-fund-balance-small","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483954-96a0c72881929429c88090554c374f23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163911&Signature=idi~xOYuP8eZkkjuDRzhW8jVpxdiRU29kOgSUlaFZbIpR87rxjfgNXKiNSZcYV56U~Gc3-L3weFZl3P-y2HWEx51Rve0FSkouH-OLMp4rIXnWeE6w3uW8btUmDq~3dtMbR6Y~q1nZiIfhzGo1V2tOirEUaFoimAGLvWYBwAs-UC9WP0N7hLv0hp4suonT980wd47g92f5RxJeJfES7OJHh8TDyvmO0TIBO3OhrQZKWQvqr2UiigSZLGXijZmq9muBkVrDIlwAL5SKbgOyfSrpXSMPRVqsnadbZTAD9zvICEtfxyg19jGXEtSA0R7NbL1LgDJZDwNCfFPUxPhk78tag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oswego Economic Development Commission on Wednesday reported that two downtown restaurants received financial assistance and that the village has a modest remaining balance in its local incentives fund.

Kevin (staff member) told the commission that Bay 54, a cocktail lounge proposed for the old bike-rack space next to the winery, received a $38,000 grant and a $32,000 loan to be paid over 10 years. He said the owners — the same operators behind The Lewis in St. Charles — will undertake significant interior work and ADA improvements and plan a second phase with additional seating and a small kitchen.

Kevin also said Taco Dolly Cantina, which is taking over the former tap house space downtown, received a $22,000 grant and has already begun construction. “She literally hasn't slept because she's been in there every single day doing the build out,” Kevin said of the owner.

Kevin told commissioners that, after those awards and other earmarks, “there's about, roughly about $17,180 left in the fund.” He said the remainder of the incentive fund is reserved for projects already in the pipeline and that two existing grant agreements — for work at 19 East Jackson Street and 7678 Main Street (Hudson design houses) — were amended to extend completion timelines to the end of the year.

The commission also reviewed the village board’s adoption of the EDC’s recommended changes to the economic development incentive program. Kevin summarized the board’s edits: landscaping and partial roof work were added as partially eligible under the program’s $5,000 cap, and painting, building painting, and cleaning were listed as fully eligible items. He said parking-lot improvements remain eligible under the cap.

Discussion among commissioners and staff focused on program clarity and timelines. Kevin said the village board considered the EDC’s recommendations at a Committee of the Whole and approved them on the consent agenda with only minor tweaks.

The commission did not take a new vote on these incentive awards; Kevin reported them as approved at the village board. The meeting’s only formal votes recorded at the EDC were approval of the June meeting minutes and a motion to adjourn.

Clarifying details: Kevin reported the grant and loan totals and the approximate remaining fund balance. The amendments to the two existing agreements extend deadlines to the end of the year, and staff indicated both projects were expected to finish sooner than that.

Looking ahead, commissioners asked staff to continue tracking project timelines and to provide clearer, itemized summaries of eligible work under the revised program so applicants and the EDC have a common reference.","The Economic Development Commission reviewed recently approved financial incentives for two downtown businesses — Bay 54 and Taco Dolly Cantina — and staff reported a remaining balance in the incentives fund and two amended agreements for ongoing projects.","actionData","errors"]

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