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Facade Advisory Committee Agenda
Meeting – 9:30 a.m.
Erickson Conference Room
December 5, 2023
AGENDA
Approve Minutes of November 7, 2023 meeting
Receive General Citizen Comment
FAC-23-1201 Consider Downtown Facade Grant – 161 N Cherry St
Adjournment
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MINUTES
FACADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM OF GALESBURG CITY HALL
November 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Bullis, Mike Holloway, Carla Markwart, Ralph Scott, 4.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Gerstenberger, Mark Martin, 2.
OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Gugliotta, AICP.
The meeting was called to order at 9:47 am.
Approve Minutes of the September 5, 2023 meeting
Member Holloway moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Scott.
Minutes were approved by voice vote.
Consider Citizen Comment
No citizen comments.
FAC-23-1101 Consider Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Grant Program
The goal of this program will be to encourage an increase in residential units in the downtown area by
offering a reimbursement for expenses related to the installation of fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm
systems related to the redevelopment of spaces for residential units.
City staff spoke with a Fire Sprinkler contractor to discuss estimated costs and also reviewed a similar
project completed downtown that developed residential units and installed sprinkler and fire alarm
systems.
Discussion also included talking to the Galesburg Downtown Council at their next board meeting about
the possibility of creating a complementary program whereby the GDC offers an incentive toward some
professional design expenses related to doing a basic code study.
Encouraging the development of additional rental units in the downtown area will improve the vibrancy
of the downtown area. It may also help to reduce insurance costs.
Member Markwart made a motion to recommend approval of the Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler
Grant Program, seconded by Member Scott.
Roll Call #1
Ayes: Bullis, Holloway, Markwart, Scott, 4.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Chairperson declared the motion approved.
There being no further business, Member Scott made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Member
Markwart, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.
Stephen Gugliotta, AICP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Facade Advisory Committee Letter
December 5, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: FAC-23-1201
BACKGROUND: Attached for the Committee’s review is a facade grant application from Smokin
Willies BBQ, LLC, for proposed facade improvements at 161 N Cherry St.
Smokin Willies BBQ, LLC is proposing to purchase 161 N Cherry St and conduct renovations to open a
permanent home for their business. Façade renovation includes the installation of a sign, exterior
lighting for both security and aesthetics and the installation of 5 new windows to replace old block
and boarded up windows. It is anticipated at least 8 jobs will be created as a result of this project.
If approved, the owner anticipates beginning work in February 2024 with an estimated completion
by October 2, 2024. The estimated total façade project cost is $37,982.78 and they are eligible to
request up to $18,991.39 through the facade grant program.
We have received the following information:
• Proof of Option to purchase property
• Proof the taxes are current
• Proof of insurance from the building owner
• Proof of available owner’s equity
• Two bids each for windows, electrical and roofing
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Aerial – General location
2. Application
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