Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Economic/Planning/Zoning Commission met Aug. 19

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Alderman Smith called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Allen, Smith, Murphy,

Absent: Evans, January

I. DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:

There was no discussion.

II. DISCUSSION – ORDINANCE APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO AND NORTH CHICAGO 2023, LLC:

Economic & Community Development Director Taylor Wegrzyn explained prior owners transferred development rights to different parties and remained subjected to current agreement. Both parties were in the process of the engineering agreement and agreed to extending deadline to May 1, 2026. Attorney Mack directed focusing pages from 12-21. Transfer of ownership caused delays; the original owner was bought out by another entity etc.

Mr. Wegrzyn reassured that the developers were very vested in the project.

Alderman Allen suggested a sign displayed of the upcoming establishment. Mr. Wegrzyn preferred treading lightly currently. Alderman Allen asked that the aldermen were informed accordingly.

Alderman Coleman agreed with informing of the proper signage and suggested some incentives provided for the property owner.

Alderman Murphy agreed with the soft opening as informational for the public leading to the grand opening. Chief of Staff Greg Jackson agreed with the signage for the citizens and noted their tax dollars were expended. Alderman Murphy added that it was beneficial for the citizens.

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Murphy that Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Allen, Smith, Murphy

Nays: None

Absent: Evans, January

The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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