Woodstock public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: a single-bag fee for curbside or delivery service, a special use permit for a courthouse banquet hall, and an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from an executive session.

• 21-O-66: Single bag fee for curbside or delivery
• 21-O-67: Special use permit for courthouse banquet hall
• 21-O-68: Intergovernmental agreement with IDOT

The Woodstock City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included extending the single-use bag fee exemption for internet sales, awarding a $319,753 contract for construction engineering services for the Madison-Lake-South roundabout, issuing a special use permit for a banquet facility at the Old Courthouse, and approving several other contracts and resolutions. The council also received quarterly financial reports and adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance 21-O-66 extending bag fee exemption for internet sales (7-0)
• Awarded $319,753 contract to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick for roundabout construction engineering (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-67 special use permit for banquet facility at Old Courthouse (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-68 IDOT intergovernmental agreement for traffic signals (7-0)
• Awarded sewer line televising and cleaning contract to Visu-Sewer of IL, LLC, not to exceed $105,600 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of asphalt roller from Burris Equipment for $43,377 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-27 change order #2 for 2021 Street Resurfacing Program (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel discussion (7-0)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a tax levy, an amendment to gaming terminal regulations, and a parking lot lease. The agenda includes these items as part of the meeting materials, indicating they will be discussed or decided.

• 21-0-65 Tax Levy
• 21-0-63 Amendment to Gaming Terminals
• 21-0-64 Parking Lot Lease

The Woodstock City Council approved the consent agenda, which included an ordinance amending video gaming license regulations, a parking lot lease extension with Aurora University, the 2021 property tax levy, an impact fee deferral program extension, and several contracts for sludge disposal, portable toilets, and water softener salt. The council also authorized real estate transfers for the Courthouse historic tax credit project. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.

• Approved video gaming license ordinance 21-O-63
• Approved parking lot lease extension with Aurora University (21-O-64)
• Approved 2021 property tax levy ordinance (21-O-65)
• Extended impact fee deferral program (Resolution 21-R-26)
• Awarded WWTP sludge disposal contract to Dham Enterprises
• Awarded portable toilet service contract to Crown Restrooms
• Awarded water softener salt contract to Midwest Salt, LLC
• Authorized Courthouse historic tax credit property transfers

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) variance for the property at 512 Clay Street. The agenda includes this variance request as the primary substantive item, along with standard meeting materials.

• UDO variance for 512 Clay Street

The Woodstock City Council approved a zoning variance for a 600-square-foot addition at 512 Clay Street (4-2), with a condition requiring additional parking. It also approved an emergency contract for Opera House window repairs not to exceed $69,693.88. The council reached consensus to include a geothermal system in the Old Courthouse project, but decided against a second elevator. The Benton Street mural was discussed, with consensus to move forward with an RFP, noting a $20,000 budget consideration.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-62 for 512 Clay Street variance (4-2)
• Approved $69,693.88 contract for Opera House window repairs (6-0)
• Consensus to include geothermal system in Old Courthouse project
• Consensus to include one elevator, not two, in Old Courthouse project
• Consensus to include replica of Courtroom ceiling in Old Courthouse project
• Consensus to move forward with Benton Street mural RFP, noting $20,000 budget
• Consensus not to pursue Bird Scooters proposal
• Approved Consent Agenda including audit contract extension and other items (6-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Agenda document
• Meeting materials packet

The Woodstock City Council discussed the Creative Woodstock business plan for the Old Courthouse and expressed general support, directing staff to finalize a budget commitment. The Council also heard a presentation on the McHenry County Co-Responder Police Social Worker Program and directed the Police Chief to implement it. The Consent Agenda was approved, including the property tax levy resolution and a liquid alum contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 21-R-23 for 2021 property tax levy (6-0)
• Awarded liquid alum contract to Affinity Chemical at $353.00 per dry ton (6-0)
• Directed Chief to implement Co-Responder Police Social Worker Program
• Expressed support for Creative Woodstock and directed staff to finalize budget commitment

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with only two listed items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. The only substantive document referenced is 21-0-61 AMUSEMENT TAXES.PDF, suggesting possible discussion or action on amusement taxes, but no specific decision or proposal is detailed in the agenda text.

• Review of agenda and meeting materials
• Reference to document 21-0-61 regarding amusement taxes

The Woodstock City Council held a special emergency meeting on October 31, 2021, to consider an ordinance imposing a tax on video gaming terminal amusement, in response to state legislation (HB3136) that would preempt home rule authority if not enacted before November 1, 2021. The council approved Ordinance 21-O-61, establishing a push amusement tax, with a 5-0 vote (Councilman Seegers lost connectivity and left, Councilman Nierman absent). The tax is intended to generate revenue, and the council discussed that it could be adjusted or repealed in the future.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-61, establishing a video gaming push amusement tax (5-0, with two absentees)
• Dissolved the consent agenda by consensus, as there was only one item
• Adjourned the special meeting to the next regular meeting on November 2, 2021

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is considering a series of ordinances related to properties on Industrial Heights Drive, including annexation, zoning map amendments, and variations. The council will also review a bond ordinance and the dissolution of TIF Number 1. These are proposed actions, not final decisions.

• Annexation ordinance for 11911, 11913, 11915 Industrial Heights Drive
• Zoning map amendments for 11915 Industrial Heights Drive
• Variations amendments for 11911, 11913, and 11915 Industrial Heights Drive
• Bond ordinance
• Dissolution of TIF Number 1

The Woodstock City Council approved the annexation of three properties on Industrial Heights Drive, authorized up to $10 million in general obligation bonds, and approved a $15,000 sponsorship for the Chamber's Shop, Save, and Win program. A change order for the 2021 street resurfacing program was also approved, increasing the contract by $52,500. The council discussed but did not vote on a proposed Performance-Based Property Improvement Program for rental properties.

• Approved annexation agreements and ordinances for 11911, 11913, 11915 Industrial Heights Dr. (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of up to $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 sponsorship of Shop, Save, and Win program (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2021 Street Resurfacing, increasing contract to $1,789,590.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda with friendly amendment adding library painting check to Warrant 3976 (unanimous)
• Affirmed award of bid to Orvine Inc. for soil removal at 830 Lake Ave. for $47,670 (consent)
• Approved purchase of wide-format printer for $11,500 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-22 approving Construction Manager Agreement with Bully and Andrews (consent)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment and a special use permit for 11618 McConnell Road, as well as a budget amendment. These are the substantive items on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Zoning map amendment for 11618 McConnell Road (21-O-51)
• Special use permit for 11618 McConnell Road (21-O-50)
• Budget amendment (21-O-47)

The Woodstock City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the FY20/21 budget amendment ordinance, an emergency well repair contract, and several other contracts for street resurfacing, snow removal, and wastewater treatment upgrades. The council also held a preliminary discussion on priorities for American Rescue Plan Act funds, with no formal decisions made on how to allocate the approximately $3.4 million expected.

• Approved FY20/21 budget amendment ordinance 21-O-49 (7-0)
• Affirmed emergency repair to Well #8 with Layne Christensen, not to exceed $55,182 (7-0)
• Awarded 2022 Street Resurfacing engineering contract to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., not to exceed $1,114,519.89 (7-0)
• Approved three downtown snow removal contracts (Langton Group, Gavers Excavating, Bell Cartage) (7-0)
• Awarded South PLC upgrade contract to Control Services, Inc., not to exceed $59,500 (7-0)
• Awarded Well #11 preventive maintenance contract to Layne Christensen, not to exceed $85,896 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances 21-O-50 and 21-O-51 for nursery special use and rezoning at 11618 McConnell Road (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 TIF#1 reimbursement for façade improvements at 105 E. Church Street (7-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and the meeting packet, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, as no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

The Woodstock City Council approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a $15,000 deposit for historic tax credits, a Safe Routes to School grant resolution, a $25,000 water tower cleaning contract, and up to $100,000 for Old Courthouse studies. The council also discussed the Creative Woodstock arts proposal and Old Courthouse renovation plans, but made no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and reports (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Letter of Intent with PNC Bank for historic tax credits and transfer $15,000 deposit
• Approved Resolution 21-R-21 supporting Safe Routes to School grant application
• Awarded contract to Water Tower Clean & Coat for water tower inspection and repair up to $25,000
• Authorized up to $100,000 for Old Courthouse & Sheriff's House improvement studies and work

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on two items: a city code amendment introducing new charges for totes, and a garbage contract. The agenda contains only these two substantive items, with no other business listed.

• City code amendment for new tote charges (21-0-47)
• Garbage contract (21-0-46)

The City Council approved the creation of two new Executive Director positions to be funded in FY21/22, plus a third unfunded position, updating the organizational chart and salary structure. The vote was 5-1, with Councilwoman Piersall dissenting and Councilman Tebo absent. A separate proposal to amend the UDO to allow certain tow trucks in residential districts failed 1-4. The Council also approved a TIF inducement for Woolf Distributing, a TIF redevelopment agreement for 131 Washington Street, and appointed Councilwoman Piersall as Arts Commission chair.

• Approved two new Executive Director positions (funded) and one unfunded position, updating the organizational chart and salary structure (5-1).
• Failed to approve a UDO text amendment allowing certain tow trucks in residential districts (1-4).
• Approved Resolution 21-R-20, a TIF inducement for Woolf Distributing at 1625 W. Lake Shore Drive (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-O-48, a TIF redevelopment agreement with Boxwood Properties for 131 Washington Street (5-0).
• Appointed Councilwoman Piersall as Chairperson of the Arts Commission (5-0, Piersall abstained).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including contracts, resolutions, and routine items (6-0).

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions or decisions related to a solar farm proposal and an amendment to the video gaming code. The agenda also contains materials for executive session minutes.

• Solar farm proposal review
• Video gaming code amendment

The Woodstock City Council approved an ordinance increasing video gaming licenses from 27 to 29 and issuing licenses to Isabel's Family Restaurant and ShadowView Brewing, while postponing a decision on a license for Mixin Mingle until September 7. The council also approved a façade improvement grant for 216 Main Street, approved three Neighborhood Improvement Programs with a landlord registration requirement, and extended a special use permit for a solar farm. A proposed reorganization adding two executive director positions was postponed to September 7 for further community input.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-44 increasing video gaming licenses to 29 and issuing to Isabel's and ShadowView (6-0)
• Postponed video gaming license for Mixin Mingle to Sept 7 (6-0)
• Approved façade grant up to $1,500 for 216 Main Street (5-0, Lohmeyer recused)
• Postponed UDO text amendment on commercial vehicles to Sept 7 (5-0, Lohmeyer recused)
• Approved three Neighborhood Improvement Programs with landlord registration requirement (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension of solar farm special use permit (4-2, Nierman and Seegers opposed)
• Postponed reorganization adding two executive directors to Sept 7 (6-0)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider two agenda items: an amendment to an incentive agreement with Kunes Country and a code amendment regarding video game terminals. Both items are listed as meeting materials for discussion or action.

• 21-0-43 Kunes Country incentive amendment
• 21-0-42 Video game terminal code amendment

The Woodstock City Council approved the Enhanced Street Maintenance Program for FY22/23, authorizing up to $12,080,000 for street resurfacing and restructuring, and directing staff to pursue financing, public hearings, and property tax levies under Option D. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts and ordinances, and discussed a proposed management reorganization but took no formal action on it.

• Approved Enhanced Street Maintenance Program with $12,080,000 expenditure (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license amendments, contracts, and agreements (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-42 increasing video gaming licenses to 27 (consent agenda)
• Awarded contract to Northern Illinois Fence for Emricson Park fence replacement up to $54,780 (consent agenda)
• Awarded contract to Globe Construction for sidewalk replacement up to $60,000 (consent agenda)
• Awarded contract to Schroeder Asphalt for skip patching up to $51,000 (consent agenda)
• Awarded contract to Olsen Tuckpointing for Seminary Ave reservoir tuckpointing up to $89,450 (consent agenda)
• Approved IGA with District 200 for School Resource Officer (consent agenda)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several items, including amendments to the city's liquor code, a new liquor license for Americano, and declaring a vehicle as surplus. The agenda also includes a vote on the meeting agenda itself and review of the full meeting packet.

• Liquor code amendments (21-0-41)
• Liquor license for Americano (21-0-39)
• Vehicle surplus declaration (21-0-40)

The Woodstock City Council approved an ordinance amending the liquor control code to remove the population-based cap on video gaming licenses, allowing the Council to review each application individually. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a $215,378 dump truck purchase and a $64,303 fire alarm upgrade, and extended the lease with The Land Conservancy for six months. A proposed PUD for Brink Street properties was postponed at the petitioner's request.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-41 removing population cap on video gaming licenses (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $215,378 dump truck purchase and $64,303 fire alarm upgrade (6-0)
• Extended lease with The Land Conservancy for Hennen Conservation Area for six months (6-0)
• Postponed PUD for Brink Street properties at petitioner's request
• Approved change order for First Street Water Treatment Plant brine tank, net increase $14,225.08
• Approved Class A-6 liquor license for Americano Woodstock, LLC (consent agenda)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific action items, ordinances, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive details deferred to the attached packet.

The Woodstock City Council held a strategic planning session with no formal votes on major items. They discussed options for an Enhanced Street Maintenance Program, including potential property tax increases, and agreed to refine three options for a future meeting. They also discussed public art, the Old Courthouse redevelopment, code enforcement, and other topics, with consensus to bring several items back for further discussion.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including warrants and a TIF inducement resolution for 140 Cass Street.
• Agreed to have staff refine three options for the Enhanced Street Maintenance Program for a future decision.
• Agreed to have staff develop a proposal for a Benton Street mural, including ideas and costs.
• Agreed to bring liquor license and video gaming allocation changes to a future meeting.
• Discussed but took no action on city organization restructuring, Old Courthouse plan, code enforcement, and business/rental property programs.

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance regarding single-use bags. The agenda includes discussion of this item, which could affect local businesses and shoppers.

• Ordinance 21-O0-38 on single-use bags

The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously to reinstate the Retail Single-Use Bag Program, which charges shoppers 10 cents per single-use bag. The program had been removed from the consent agenda for discussion, and after debate, the council approved Ordinance 21-O-38. The fee revenue goes to the City's Environmental Fund.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-38 reinstating the Retail Single-Use Bag Program (10-cent fee per bag).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including items A through D-2 and D-4 through D-7.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-12 declaring June 30, 2021 as Dr. Brian Sager Day and granting him the honorary title of Mayor Emeritus.
• Awarded a contract to Infrastructure Management Services for pavement data collection and evaluation, not to exceed $82,851.
• Awarded a contract to Trotter and Associates, Inc. for a Phosphorus Discharge Optimization Plan, not to exceed $39,000.
• Approved an agreement with Environmental Consulting Group, Inc. for site investigation at the Die Cast site, at a cost of $12,960.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-O-37 approving a TIF redevelopment agreement with Molding Automation Concepts, Inc. for 1760 Kilkenny Court.
• Approved the purchase of two Ford F-250 pickup trucks from Currie Motors for $59,912.

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is holding a special strategic planning workshop, a working session with city administration. No public comments will be entertained during the discussion items, though there is a public comment period at the start. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, so the meeting is focused on long-term planning rather than specific decisions.

• Strategic planning session

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop with no formal votes. Members discussed exploring a new organizational chart with executive directors, improving economic development, and changing the Opera House's programming model. They also agreed to review road improvements, video gaming licenses, and the Old Courthouse at future meetings. No decisions were made.

• Consensus to explore new organizational chart with executive directors (no vote)
• Consensus to review road improvement options at future meeting (no vote)
• Consensus to further review video gaming license increase (no vote)
• Staff to provide Old Courthouse status update at June 15 meeting (no vote)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a reduction of impact fees, a resolution regarding 1525 W. Lake Shore Drive, and two variance requests for properties on Madison Street. The agenda includes these items for discussion or decision.

• 21-O-36: Reduction of impact fees
• 21-R-11: Resolution for 1525 W. Lake Shore Drive
• 21-O-34: Variance for 418 Madison Street
• 21-O-35: Variance for 219 S Madison Street

The Woodstock City Council approved a temporary reduction in building permit and impact fees for new single-family detached homes, with Councilman Seegers voting against. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for street resurfacing, police vehicles, and other items. A proclamation recognizing Pride Month was read.

• Approved temporary reduction of impact fees for new single-family homes (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and various contracts
• Awarded 2021 Street Resurfacing contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services ($1,737,090.55)
• Authorized construction engineering services for street resurfacing ($193,441.92)
• Approved purchase of three police vehicles ($98,484 plus $25,000 equipment)
• Awarded downtown garbage enclosures contract to Gehrke Construction ($79,050)
• Approved TIF inducement resolution for 1525 W. Lake Shore Drive
• Approved fence variation at 418 S. Madison and front yard setback at 219 S. Madison

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a special use permit for a crematory, a resolution for a TIF at 320 Eastwood Drive, a revolving loan for Benton Street, and declaring surplus vehicles. The agenda includes these items for discussion or decision.

• 21-O-32 Special use permit for a crematory
• 21-R-09 TIF for 320 Eastwood Drive
• 21-R-10 Revolving loan for Benton Street
• 21-O-33 Surplus vehicles declaration

The Woodstock City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution authorizing the City Manager to develop loan agreements totaling $125,000 with Benton Street businesses for improvements, and a purchase authorization of up to $71,373.30 for automated license plate reader (ALPR) and parking enforcement systems. The council also approved a TIF inducement resolution for 320 Eastwood Drive, a special use permit for a crematory, and a contract for pavement marking. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-10 authorizing $125,000 in loan agreements for Benton Street businesses (6-0)
• Approved purchase of ALPR and parking enforcement systems for up to $71,373.30 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-09, TIF inducement for redevelopment at 320 Eastwood Drive (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-O-32, special use permit for a crematory at 1253 Cobblestone Way (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-33, sale of surplus city vehicles (6-0)
• Awarded 2021 pavement marking contract to Maintenance Coatings Company, not to exceed $106,222.92 (6-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring National Public Works Week (unanimous)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting for a strategic planning workshop, a working session with city administration. The agenda includes only a discussion item for the strategic planning session, with no public comments entertained during the discussion. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn to the regular City Council meeting on May 18, 2021.

• Strategic Planning Session discussion
• No public comments during discussion items
• Adjourn to May 18, 2021 City Council meeting at 7:00 PM

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items and a zoning map review for 135 Washington Street. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Zoning map review for 135 Washington Street (item 21-0-31)

The outgoing City Council held its final meeting, approved proclamations for Economic Development Week and Police Week, and appointed Curtis Price and Tom Ellinghausen to commissions. The new Council was then sworn in, with Michael Turner as Mayor, and it approved the consent agenda, including the appointment of Darrin Flynn as Deputy Mayor and Gordon Tebo as Assistant Deputy Mayor. The Council also discussed a Benton Street improvement concept plan and scheduled a strategic planning workshop.

• Approved proclamations for National Economic Development Week and National Police Week
• Appointed Curtis Price to Cultural and Social Awareness Commission and Tom Ellinghausen to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned outgoing Council sine die and swore in new Mayor and Council members
• Approved consent agenda including appointment of Darrin Flynn as Deputy Mayor and Gordon Tebo as Assistant Deputy Mayor
• Approved Ordinance 21-0-31 rezoning 135 Washington Street to B2C Central Business District
• Discussed Benton Street improvements; directed staff to bring specific proposal to May 18 meeting
• Scheduled strategic planning workshop for May 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including the approval of the FY21-22 budget, setting water and sewer tax rates, adopting UDO text amendments, and a redevelopment agreement for Benton Place. These items are up for decision at this meeting.

• 21-O-30 Redevelopment Agreement for Benton Place
• 21-O-27 FY21-22 Budget Approval
• 21-O-28 Water and Sewer Tax Rates
• 21-O-29 UDO Text Amendments

The Woodstock City Council approved the FY21/22 budget ordinance, water/sewer rate changes, and a consent agenda including the salary structure, UDO text amendments, and a redevelopment agreement. They also approved a certificate of appropriateness for demolition at 217 W. Judd Street and hotel/motel tax disbursements. The council accepted the Age-Friendly Action Plan and authorized staff to proceed with its recommendations.

• Approved FY21/22 budget ordinance 21-O-27 (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer rate ordinance 21-O-28 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including salary structure, UDO amendments, and Benton Place redevelopment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved demolition certificate for 217 W. Judd Street (5-0, Piersall recused)
• Approved hotel/motel tax disbursements (5-0, Turner recused)
• Accepted Age-Friendly Action Plan and authorized staff implementation (consensus)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is holding a special meeting solely to review and finalize the proposed FY2021/2022 budget. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, with public participation by phone or online. The agenda contains only this single budget item, so the meeting is focused entirely on budget discussion.

• Review and discussion of proposed FY2021/2022 Budget

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and agreements. Key items include a food shed annexation agreement, multiple city code amendments regarding liquor licenses, boards and commissions, and an opera house surcharge, as well as a train station lease. The agenda lists these as documents for the meeting, indicating they are up for discussion or decision.

• 21-O-17 Food Shed Annexation Agreement
• 21-O-21 Liquor License Delivery, Sound and Special Event Amendments
• 21-O-24 Train Station Lease
• 21-O-25 Opera House Surcharge Amendment
• 21-O-23 Boards and Commissions Amendments

The Woodstock City Council approved ordinances to annex and rezone the Foodshed Coop property at 10806 US Route 14, and to execute a pre-annexation agreement for property on McConnell Road. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a $1.5 million commitment for a roundabout project, a video gaming terminal increase (6-1), and several other contracts and agreements. No public comments were made during the public hearings.

• Approved Ordinance 21-O-17 authorizing annexation agreement for 10806 US Route 14 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-18 annexing property at 10806 US Route 14 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-19 zoning map amendment to B3 for 10806 US Route 14 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-20 pre-annexation agreement for McConnell Road property (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.5M roundabout funding commitment, contracts, and liquor license items (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-26 increasing video gaming terminals from 5 to 6 (6-1, Prindiville dissenting)
• Approved proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Library Week (unanimous)

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider a property tax abatement item. The agenda includes this item and supporting meeting materials, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Property tax abatement item (21-0-16)

The Woodstock City Council approved the consent agenda, including the 2020 property tax levy abatement, an intergovernmental agreement with the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, and a $24,500 contract for a lightning suppression system at the Opera House. The Council also reached consensus to proceed with the seasonal closure of Benton Street for summer 2021, directing staff to work with businesses on a multi-year improvement plan, potentially using TIF funds. The Council scheduled a budget workshop for April 9, 2021, and discussed future agenda items including a possible single-use bag ordinance.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the 2020 property tax levy abatement ordinance (21-O-16), the Fire/Rescue District intergovernmental agreement, and the $24,500 lightning suppression contract for the Opera House.
• Reached consensus to close Benton Street for the summer season and to have staff develop a multi-year plan with local businesses, with potential TIF funding for improvements.
• Scheduled the final budget workshop for 1:30 PM on April 9, 2021.
• Agreed to add future agenda items: re-enacting the Single Use Bag Ordinance, an update on the Neighborhood Redevelopment Strategic Area Program, and an Opera House programming discussion.

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. The available documents refer to Opera House surplus materials.

The City Council approved a resolution to induce redevelopment of the Pioneer Center property at 101 S. Jefferson Street, allowing future TIF reimbursement eligibility. It also repealed a prior inducement resolution for another property. Council directed staff to study snow removal options for recreational paths and sidewalks.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-08, TIF inducement for 101 S. Jefferson St. (4-0, with recusals)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-07, repealing prior TIF inducement 18-R-24 (4-0, with recusals)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-D2 and D5, including $1,004,500 MFT appropriation (6-0)
• Directed staff to investigate equipment and walking path options for snow removal

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including setting fees for gaming and liquor licenses, amending the city code for remote meetings, and a special use permit for Collie Flower Farms. The agenda includes these items as documents for review and potential action.

• 21-O-12: Gaming and liquor fees ordinance
• 21-O-13: City code amendment for remote meetings
• 21-O-14: Special use permit for Collie Flower Farms

The City Council approved Ordinance 21-O-14, granting a Special Use Permit for low-intensity agricultural uses at 1104 Alpine Lane, despite a 7-1 Plan Commission recommendation against it. The approval includes 10 conditions, with condition #5 amended to require additional screening in discussion with neighbors. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including liquor fee reductions and remote meeting participation amendments, and expressed support for exploring a geothermal system for the Old Courthouse project.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Collie Flower Farm at 1104 Alpine Lane (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor/gaming fee reduction ordinance 21-O-12
• Approved ordinance 21-O-13 amending remote participation in public meetings
• Authorized School Resource Officer agreement with District 200
• Ratified creation of Woodstock Courthouse Historic Preservation Fund and related LLCs
• Council expressed support for exploring geothermal system in Park in the Square
• Council expressed support for merging Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the FY21/22 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a working session with no public comments, and the meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19. The council will discuss the CIP before adjourning to the regular council meeting at 7:00 PM.

• Review of FY21/22 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The City Council held a special workshop to review the FY21/22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), discussing priorities across departments. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for guidance only. Staff will incorporate the discussion into the final budget for Council consideration.

• No formal votes taken; workshop only for CIP guidance
• Staff directed to consider public restrooms in Emricson Park building design
• Staff to explore rate increase and bonding for Irving Avenue Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation
• TIF#1 funds recommended to transfer to TIF#2 after final debt payment
• CIP projects for FY21/22 to be incorporated into final budget

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including property tax abatements for various funds and projects, a liquor license reclassification, and an amendment regarding alcohol and pavilion rentals. The agenda also includes a surplus equipment declaration. Most items are routine approvals.

• 21-O-03: Abatement for water and sewage
• 21-O-04: Abatement for roads and parks
• 21-O-05: Abatement for roadway improvements
• 21-O-09: Reclassification of liquor license Class E
• 21-O-10: Amendment to alcohol and pavilion rental

City Council

The City Council and City Administration are conducting a working session regarding FY21/22 budget development. This special meeting is being held remotely due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• FY21/22 Budget Development

The Woodstock City Council held a budget workshop for FY21/22, where staff presented a preliminary General Fund deficit of $348,600. Council members reached a consensus to reduce the deficit where possible and use General Fund reserves to cover any remaining shortfall. They also agreed to keep liquor license and video gaming fees at reduced levels for the coming year, except for liquor stores, which will pay full fees like national chains. The Council confirmed its priorities for the fiscal year: maintaining quality staff, street improvements, and moving forward with Rt. 47 improvements, with the addition of economic development.

• Consensus to use General Fund reserves to cover remaining FY21/22 deficit after cuts
• Consensus to keep liquor license and video gaming fees at reduced levels for FY21/22, except liquor stores to pay full fees
• Consensus to continue CIP transfer practice
• Consensus on Council priorities: maintain quality staff, street improvements, Rt. 47 improvements, plus economic development

City Council

The Woodstock City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with ALDI and a fence variation for a property on Wicker Street. The agenda also includes a proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and executive session minutes.

• 21-O-2: ALDI TIF agreement
• 21-O-01: Fence variation for 1500 Wicker Street
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Executive session minutes